2002 Audi A8 vs. 2002 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2002 Audi A8 and 2002 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,697 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi A8 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2002 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2002 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 20 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 (360 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 SsangYong Rexton. (257 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A8 | 2002 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Audi | SsangYong |
| Model | A8 | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3697 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1850 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 | 11.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
