1999 Audi S8 vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 13 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 4,170 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi S8 (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (187 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 189 kg more than 1999 Audi S8.
Because 1999 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Sienna. 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, 1999 Audi S8 (330 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1999 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi S8 | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | S8 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4170 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
