2008 Audi A8 vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 2008 Audi A8 and 2008 SsangYong Musso were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A8 (271 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Musso. (217 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A8 weights approximately 34 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Audi A8 (650 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Musso. (307 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A8 | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Audi | SsangYong |
| Model | A8 | Musso |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3934 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 73 L |
