2002 Audi A4 vs. 2002 Hyundai Equus
To start off, both 2002 Audi A4 and 2002 Hyundai Equus were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Hyundai Equus (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2002 Audi A4. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 2002 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 430 kg more than 2002 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Hyundai Equus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Hyundai Equus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Audi A4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Hyundai Equus (380 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Audi A4. (310 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2002 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A4 | 2002 Hyundai Equus | |
| Make | Audi | Hyundai |
| Model | A4 | Equus |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2391 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
