2008 Audi A8 vs. 2001 Daihatsu U4 B
To start off, 2008 Audi A8 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Daihatsu U4 B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Daihatsu U4 B would be higher. At 5,996 cc, 2008 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A8 (444 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A8 weights approximately 1175 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B. 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 A8 (580 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A8 | 2001 Daihatsu U4 B | |
| Make | Audi | Daihatsu |
| Model | A8 | U4 B |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 660 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2370 mm |
