1999 Audi R8R vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 11 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 88 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8R should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 1330 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi R8R | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | R8R | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3898 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1680 mm |
