2008 Audi A5 vs. 2001 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 2008 Audi A5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Suzuki Samurai. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Suzuki Samurai would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A5 (349 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 2001 Suzuki Samurai. (63 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A5 weights approximately 545 kg more than 2001 Suzuki Samurai. 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, 2008 Audi A5 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Samurai. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A5 | 2001 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Audi | Suzuki |
| Model | A5 | Samurai |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1868 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 349 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2490 mm |
