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 6,005 cc, 2001 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A8 (414 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 285 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 665 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 (542 Nm) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm). 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 | 6005 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2510 mm |
