2000 Audi A8 vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2000 Audi A8 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,697 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A8 (256 HP) has 176 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A8 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1965 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Audi A8 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Crown. (146 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A8 | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A8 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3697 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2700 mm |
