2000 Toyota Solara vs. 2010 Audi S8
To start off, 2010 Audi S8 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Solara. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Solara weights approximately 205 kg more than 2010 Audi S8.
Because 2010 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Toyota Solara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Audi S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Solara. (204 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Solara. 2010 Audi S8 has automatic transmission and 2000 Toyota Solara has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota Solara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Audi S8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Toyota Solara | 2010 Audi S8 | |
Make | Toyota | Audi |
Model | Solara | S8 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2164 cc | 5204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2950 mm |