2005 Audi A8 vs. 2003 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2005 Audi A8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A8 (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2003 Toyota 4Runner. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 190 kg more than 2005 Audi A8.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Toyota 4Runner (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A8. (360 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A8 | 2003 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A8 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3697 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2800 mm |
