2000 Audi S8 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Audi S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Audi S8 would be higher. 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 90 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (157 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 265 kg more than 2000 Audi S8.
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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm). This means 2000 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi S8 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | S8 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
