2005 Audi A8 vs. 2002 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2005 Audi A8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Audi A8. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A8 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2002 Toyota Soarer.
Because 2005 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Soarer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A8 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, 2005 Audi A8 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Soarer. (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A8 | 2002 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A8 | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
