2009 Audi A5 vs. 2002 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2009 Audi A5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A5 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Previa. (160 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Previa weights approximately 630 kg more than 2009 Audi A5.
Because 2009 Audi A5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Previa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Audi A5 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Previa. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A5 | 2002 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A5 | Previa |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3197 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2900 mm |
