1980 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2000 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2000 Toyota Avalon is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Avalon (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avalon 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 439 kg more than 2000 Toyota Avalon.
Because 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Toyota Avalon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 2000 Toyota Avalon (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Avalon 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 | 2000 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Avalon |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2610 mm |
