1981 Audi UR vs. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Audi UR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Audi UR would be higher. At 3,376 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Audi UR (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. (176 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Audi UR should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 720 kg more than 1981 Audi UR.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Audi UR. (285 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Audi UR.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Audi UR | 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | UR | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2144 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2680 mm |