2003 Audi A3 vs. 2003 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2003 Audi A3 and 2003 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Tundra (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2003 Audi A3. (100 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2003 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 515 kg more than 2003 Audi A3. 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, 2003 Toyota Tundra (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Audi A3. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Audi A3 | 2003 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | A3 | Tundra |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3270 mm |