2005 Audi A8 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2005 Audi A8 and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,477 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A8 (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (221 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 450 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, 2005 Audi A8 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (388 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2005 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A8 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A8 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 4477 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2280 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 141 L |
