2001 Audi A8 vs. 2012 Lexus GX
To start off, 2012 Lexus GX is newer by 11 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, 2012 Lexus GX (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2001 Audi A8. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus GX weights approximately 426 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, 2012 Lexus GX (446 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A8. (380 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A8 | 2012 Lexus GX | |
| Make | Audi | Lexus |
| Model | A8 | GX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 446 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1885 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 87 L |
