1988 Toyota Camry vs. 2011 Audi A8
To start off, 2011 Audi A8 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Camry 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 283 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Camry. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A8 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1988 Toyota Camry. 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 1988 Toyota Camry. 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 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Camry. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Toyota Camry | 2011 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | Camry | A8 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 372 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5268 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3122 mm |
