2009 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Lexus LX
To start off, both 2009 Audi A8 and 2009 Lexus LX were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus LX (383 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2009 Audi A8. (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus LX should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A8 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2009 Lexus LX.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Lexus LX (546 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A8. (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A8 | 2009 Lexus LX | |
| Make | Audi | Lexus |
| Model | A8 | LX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 93 L |
