2009 Audi A5 vs. 2005 Toyota Celsior
To start off, 2009 Audi A5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Celsior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Celsior would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Celsior is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Celsior (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Audi A5. (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Celsior should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Celsior weights approximately 935 kg more than 2009 Audi A5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi A5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Celsior. 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, 2005 Toyota Celsior (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A5. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Celsior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A5 | 2005 Toyota Celsior | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A5 | Celsior |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3197 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 417 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
