2000 Audi S8 vs. 2000 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2000 Audi S8 and 2000 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi S8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi S8 weights approximately 430 kg more than 2000 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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 Audi S8 (583 Nm) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (200 Nm). This means 2000 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi S8 | 2000 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | S8 | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
