2001 Audi A8 vs. 2001 Honda S-MX
To start off, both 2001 Audi A8 and 2001 Honda S-MX 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 142 more horse power than 2001 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A8 weights approximately 1210 kg more than 2001 Honda S-MX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda S-MX. 2001 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda S-MX has manual transmission. 2001 Honda S-MX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A8 | 2001 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A8 | S-MX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3936 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2540 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2510 mm |
