2002 Acura CL vs. 2011 Audi A8
To start off, 2011 Audi A8 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 4,134 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A8 (345 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2002 Acura CL. (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura CL.
Because 2011 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Acura CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Audi A8 (800 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 506 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Acura CL | 2011 Audi A8 | |
Make | Acura | Audi |
Model | CL | A8 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4134 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5136 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2992 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |