2009 Audi R8 vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Audi R8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (518 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (218 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 890 kg more than 2009 Audi R8.
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 R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi R8 | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | R8 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |