2007 Lexus GX vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lexus GX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lexus GX would be higher. At 4,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2007 Lexus GX. (263 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus GX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A8 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2007 Lexus GX. 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, 2012 Audi A8 (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus GX. (439 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus GX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus GX | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Lexus | Audi |
| Model | GX | A8 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4670 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 372 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5268 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3122 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 90 L |
