1999 Audi S8 vs. 2000 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2000 Toyota Soarer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Audi S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Audi S8 would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi S8 (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Soarer. (276 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Soarer.
Because 1999 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Toyota Soarer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 2000 Toyota Soarer (431 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi S8. (331 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi S8. 2000 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1999 Audi S8 has manual transmission. 1999 Audi S8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Audi S8 | 2000 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | S8 | Soarer |
Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4172 cc | 4292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |