2005 Toyota Highlander vs. 2010 Audi S6
To start off, 2010 Audi S6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi S6 (435 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi S6 weights approximately 334 kg more than 2005 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Audi S6 (539 Nm) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (224 Nm). This means 2010 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Highlander | 2010 Audi S6 | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | Highlander | S6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2358 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1701 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2847 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
