2007 Audi A8 vs. 2005 Toyota Windom
To start off, 2007 Audi A8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Windom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Windom would be higher. At 5,997 cc, 2007 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A8 (444 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Windom. (212 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Windom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A8 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2005 Toyota Windom. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Audi A8 (580 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Windom. (294 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Windom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A8 | 2005 Toyota Windom | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A8 | Windom |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5997 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2730 mm |
