2003 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2013 Audi A8
To start off, 2013 Audi A8 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A8 (367 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 286 kg more than 2013 Audi A8.
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, 2013 Audi A8 (445 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (434 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2013 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | Land Cruiser | A8 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 8 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 89.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5267 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2111 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3122 mm |
