2008 Audi A8 vs. 2008 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, both 2008 Audi A8 and 2008 SsangYong Actyon were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc, 2008 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A8 (445 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Actyon. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Actyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A8 weights approximately 223 kg more than 2008 SsangYong Actyon. 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 366 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Actyon. (214 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Actyon. 2008 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2008 SsangYong Actyon has manual transmission. 2008 SsangYong Actyon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Audi A8 | 2008 SsangYong Actyon | |
Make | Audi | SsangYong |
Model | A8 | Actyon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 445 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 580 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1772 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |