1980 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1975 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (153 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 320 kg more than 1975 Avanti Avanti.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1975 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1975 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Toyota | Avanti |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 3955 cc | 6570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2780 mm |
