2008 Audi S4 vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2008 Audi S4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Crown. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi S4 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2005 Toyota Crown. 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 S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Crown. (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi S4 | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | S4 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
