2008 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Audi S5
To start off, 2012 Audi S5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi S5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi S5 (354 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 770 kg more than 2012 Audi S5.
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, 2012 Audi S5 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2012 Audi S5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Audi S5 | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | Land Cruiser | S5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 354 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 64 L |
