2001 Audi A8 vs. 2011 Lexus GX
To start off, 2011 Lexus GX is newer by 10 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus GX (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2001 Audi A8. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus GX weights approximately 656 kg more than 2001 Audi A8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Audi A8 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus GX. (446 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus GX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A8 | 2011 Lexus GX | |
| Make | Audi | Lexus |
| Model | A8 | GX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 446 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1885 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 87 L |
