2008 Audi A8 vs. 2005 Toyota Windom
To start off, 2008 Audi A8 is newer by 3 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 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A8 (271 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Windom. (212 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Windom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A8 weights approximately 410 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, 2008 Audi A8 (650 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Windom. (294 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Windom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A8 | 2005 Toyota Windom | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A8 | Windom |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3934 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
