1999 Audi S8 vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tundra is newer by 9 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tundra (382 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1999 Audi S8. (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi S8 weights approximately 420 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2008 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi S8. (330 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi S8 | 2008 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | S8 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4170 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 6300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 4190 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
