2008 Audi A8 vs. 2001 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2008 Audi A8 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 3,936 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A8 (271 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (217 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A8 weights approximately 184 kg more than 2001 Toyota Highlander. 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, 2008 Audi A8 (650 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (301 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A8 | 2001 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A8 | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3936 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 86 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 | 1944 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2730 mm |
