2001 Audi A8 vs. 2001 Daewoo Tacuma
To start off, both 2001 Audi A8 and 2001 Daewoo Tacuma were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,936 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A8 (271 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2001 Daewoo Tacuma. (119 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Daewoo Tacuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A8 weights approximately 1133 kg more than 2001 Daewoo Tacuma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Daewoo Tacuma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Audi A8 (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daewoo Tacuma. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daewoo Tacuma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A8 | 2001 Daewoo Tacuma | |
| Make | Audi | Daewoo |
| Model | A8 | Tacuma |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3936 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2540 kg | 1407 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
