1981 Audi UR vs. 2000 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2000 Toyota Tundra is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Audi UR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Audi UR would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Tundra (242 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1981 Audi UR. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1981 Audi UR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 700 kg more than 1981 Audi UR. 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, 2000 Toyota Tundra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Audi UR. (285 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Audi UR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Audi UR | 2000 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | UR | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3270 mm |
