1999 Audi R8 vs. 1993 Toyota Century
To start off, 1999 Audi R8 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8 (610 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 456 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Century. (154 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Century weights approximately 1798 kg more than 1999 Audi R8.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1999 Audi R8 (705 Nm) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Century. (289 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi R8 | 1993 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | R8 | Century |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 610 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1470 mm |
