2003 Audi A8 vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis

To start off, both 2003 Audi A8 and 2003 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Audi A8 (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Audi A8 weights approximately 535 kg more than 2003 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Audi A8 (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Avensis.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Audi A8 2003 Toyota Avensis
Make Audi Toyota
Model A8 Avensis
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4172 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 330 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 430 Nm 193 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.5 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 86 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium 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 1405 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 3080 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 60 L


 

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