2011 Audi A8 vs. 2008 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2011 Audi A8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 SsangYong Kyron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 SsangYong Kyron would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A8 weights approximately 77 kg more than 2008 SsangYong Kyron. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 SsangYong Kyron. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Audi A8 (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Kyron.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi A8 | 2008 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Audi | SsangYong |
| Model | A8 | Kyron |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 372 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5136 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1948 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2992 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
