2002 Audi A8 vs. 2002 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 2002 Audi A8 and 2002 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,936 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi A8 (271 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Camry. (180 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Audi A8 weights approximately 480 kg more than 2002 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Toyota Camry (279 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Audi A8. (225 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A8 | 2002 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A8 | Camry |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3936 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1460 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
