1982 Audi 80 vs. 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 7 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 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser (138 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1982 Audi 80. (130 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1982 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 950 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 1989 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, 1989 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, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser (322 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Audi 80. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 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 | 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | 80 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2740 mm |
