1985 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2007 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avalon is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avalon (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (89 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 562 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avalon.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Avalon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 2007 Toyota Avalon (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (216 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2007 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Avalon |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3429 cc | 3458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2830 mm |
