2005 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2013 Audi A8
To start off, 2013 Audi A8 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 3,991 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A8 (367 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A8 weights approximately 184 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. 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, 2013 Audi A8 (445 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (383 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Tacoma | 2013 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | Tacoma | A8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 8 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 89.5 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5267 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2111 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 3122 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
