2005 Audi A8 vs. 2003 Toyota Caldina
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 Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Caldina 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 205 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Caldina. (130 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A8 weights approximately 700 kg more than 2003 Toyota Caldina. 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 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Caldina. (170 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A8 | 2003 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A8 | Caldina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4178 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
