2012 Audi A8 vs. 1986 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Tercel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Tercel would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Tercel. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Tercel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A8 weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1986 Toyota Tercel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Toyota Tercel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 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, 2012 Audi A8 (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Tercel. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Tercel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi A8 | 1986 Toyota Tercel | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A8 | Tercel |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 372 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5268 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1948 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3122 mm | 2440 mm |
