2009 Audi A8 vs. 2001 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2009 Audi A8 is newer by 8 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A8 (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2001 Hyundai Terracan. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 270 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Audi A8 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Hyundai Terracan. (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A8 | 2001 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | Audi | Hyundai |
| Model | A8 | Terracan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 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 | 1830 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |
