1999 Audi R8R vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, 2001 Toyota Altezza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Audi R8R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Audi R8R would be higher. At 3,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi R8R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8R (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8R should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Altezza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Altezza weights approximately 1394 kg more than 1999 Audi R8R.
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 R8R (330 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (200 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Altezza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi R8R | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | R8R | Altezza |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3898 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 1396 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1430 mm |
