1978 Audi 100 vs. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Audi 100 would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1978 Audi 100. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1978 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 440 kg more than 1978 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Audi 100. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Audi 100. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Audi 100 | 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2320 mm |
