1985 Avanti Avanti vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1985 Avanti Avanti is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 280 kg more than 1985 Avanti Avanti.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1985 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Avanti Avanti | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Avanti | Toyota |
| Model | Avanti | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2740 mm |
