1982 Audi 80 vs. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Audi 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Audi 80 would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1982 Audi 80. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1982 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 730 kg more than 1982 Audi 80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Audi 80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Audi 80. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Audi 80 | 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | 80 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2445 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2320 mm |
