2004 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Sequoia. (239 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Sequoia.
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, 2012 Audi A8 (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Sequoia. (427 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Sequoia | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | Sequoia | A8 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
