2001 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tundra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Audi A8 would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2001 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2001 Audi A8. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A8 weights approximately 648 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tundra.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A8. (380 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A8 | 2009 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A8 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 100 L |
