2007 Audi S8 vs. 1995 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2007 Audi S8 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Supra. (325 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Supra.
Because 2007 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Toyota Supra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Audi S8 (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Supra. (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Supra. 2007 Audi S8 has automatic transmission and 1995 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1995 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi S8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S8 | 1995 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | S8 | Supra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
