2003 Audi A8 vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Audi A8 would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Audi A8 weights approximately 495 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Audi A8, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (300 Nm @ 8200 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Audi A8 | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | A8 | Condor |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2976 cc | 1812 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |