2012 Audi RS5 vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux

To start off, both 2012 Audi RS5 and 2012 Toyota Hilux were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi RS5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi RS5 (354 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi RS5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi RS5 weights approximately 66 kg more than 2012 Toyota Hilux. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Audi RS5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Hilux. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi RS5 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 RS5 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi RS5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Hilux.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Audi RS5 2012 Toyota Hilux
Make Audi Toyota
Model RS5 Hilux
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4200 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 354 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 440 Nm 182 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Rear
Transmission Type 6-speed manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 1684 kg
Vehicle Length 4625 mm 5260 mm
Vehicle Width 1854 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1372 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2751 mm 3090 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 80 L


 

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