2008 Audi S8 vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2008 Audi S8 and 2008 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Highlander. (270 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 1421 kg more than 2008 Audi S8.
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 S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Highlander. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi S8 | 2008 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | S8 | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 3546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2581 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 73 L |
