2011 Hyundai Equus vs. 2010 Audi Q5
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Equus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Audi Q5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Audi Q5 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Equus (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2010 Audi Q5. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi Q5.
Because 2010 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Hyundai Equus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q5 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 Hyundai Equus (451 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi Q5. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Equus | 2010 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Audi |
| Model | Equus | Q5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5159 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3045 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 75 L |
