2006 Audi A8 vs. 2001 Toyota Will
To start off, 2006 Audi A8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Will. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Will would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A8 (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Will. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Will. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A8 weights approximately 370 kg more than 2001 Toyota Will. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Audi A8 (451 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Will. (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Will.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A8 | 2001 Toyota Will | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A8 | Will |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
