1996 Audi A8 vs. 2012 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2012 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Audi A8 would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi A8 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Toyota 4Runner. (270 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 333 kg more than 1996 Audi A8.
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, 1996 Audi A8 (400 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota 4Runner. (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi A8 | 2012 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A8 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 87 L |
