2012 Audi A8 vs. 2002 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 4,134 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (345 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Camry. (160 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Camry.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Camry. 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 (800 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 579 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Camry. (221 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi A8 | 2002 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A8 | Camry |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4134 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5136 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1948 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2992 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |
