1994 Audi V8 vs. 1988 Toyota Century

To start off, 1994 Audi V8 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,994 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Audi V8 (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Audi V8 should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Century weights approximately 10 kg more than 1994 Audi V8.

Because 1994 Audi V8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Audi V8 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, 1994 Audi V8 (340 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Audi V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Century. 1988 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1994 Audi V8 has manual transmission. 1994 Audi V8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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