2005 Audi A8 vs. 2004 Toyota Ipsum

To start off, 2005 Audi A8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Ipsum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Ipsum 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 178 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Ipsum. (157 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Ipsum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A8 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2004 Toyota Ipsum. 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Ipsum. (200 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Ipsum.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Audi A8 2004 Toyota Ipsum
Make Audi Toyota
Model A8 Ipsum
Year Released 2005 2004
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4178 cc 2360 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 335 HP 157 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 430 Nm 200 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.6:1
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1945 kg 1790 kg
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 4.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 61 L


 

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