2001 Audi A8 vs. 2001 Toyota RunX
To start off, both 2001 Audi A8 and 2001 Toyota RunX were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,936 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A8 (271 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2001 Toyota RunX. (193 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota RunX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A8 weights approximately 1315 kg more than 2001 Toyota RunX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota RunX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Audi A8 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, 2001 Audi A8 (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota RunX. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A8 | 2001 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A8 | RunX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3936 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2540 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
