1998 Audi S8 vs. 1998 Toyota Previa
To start off, both 1998 Audi S8 and 1998 Toyota Previa were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Audi S8 (335 HP) has 203 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Previa. (132 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Audi S8 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1998 Toyota Previa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Toyota Previa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Audi S8 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, 1998 Audi S8 (557 Nm) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Previa. (206 Nm). This means 1998 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Audi S8 | 1998 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | S8 | Previa |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2437 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 132 HP |
| Torque | 557 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2530 mm |
