2005 Audi A8 vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 2005 Audi A8 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Century would be higher. At 4,178 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A8 (335 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A8 weights approximately 241 kg more than 1969 Toyota Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi A8 (430 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Century. (236 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A8 | 1969 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A8 | Century |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4178 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
