2004 Audi A8 vs. 2004 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 2004 Audi A8 and 2004 SsangYong Musso were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A8 (271 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2004 SsangYong Musso. (217 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2004 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A8 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2004 SsangYong Musso. 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, 2004 Audi A8 (650 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 SsangYong Musso. (316 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 SsangYong Musso. 2004 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2004 SsangYong Musso has manual transmission. 2004 SsangYong Musso will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Audi A8 | 2004 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Audi | SsangYong |
Model | A8 | Musso |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3935 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 316 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |