1999 Audi S8 vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 14 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1999 Audi S8. (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 85 kg more than 1999 Audi S8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi S8. (330 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi S8.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Audi S8 | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | S8 | Venza |
Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4170 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2775 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.5 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |