2006 Audi A8 vs. 2001 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2006 Audi A8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Hyundai Terracan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Hyundai Terracan would be higher. At 4,134 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A8 (322 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2001 Hyundai Terracan. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 155 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Audi A8 (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Hyundai Terracan. (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A8 | 2001 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | Audi | Hyundai |
| Model | A8 | Terracan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4134 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |
