2008 Audi R8 vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Audi R8 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi R8 (420 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 840 kg more than 2008 Audi R8.
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 R8 (430 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi R8 | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | R8 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.6 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 87 L |
