2003 Toyota Crown vs. 2011 Audi Q7
To start off, 2011 Audi Q7 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q7 (225 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Crown. (212 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q7 weights approximately 975 kg more than 2003 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 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, 2011 Audi Q7 (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Crown. (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Crown | 2011 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | Crown | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 100 L |
