2002 Audi A8 vs. 2000 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2002 Audi A8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 SsangYong Rexton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 SsangYong Rexton would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi A8 (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2000 SsangYong Rexton. (209 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2000 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 70 kg more than 2002 Audi A8.
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, 2002 Audi A8 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 SsangYong Rexton. (318 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2002 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A8 | 2000 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Audi | SsangYong |
| Model | A8 | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 15.3 L/100km |
