2009 Audi R8 vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Audi R8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Tacoma 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 359 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi R8 weights approximately 196 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi R8 | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | R8 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1384 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3250 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 79 L |