1986 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 Audi A8
To start off, 2011 Audi A8 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,134 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A8 (345 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, 2011 Audi A8 (800 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 616 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2011 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Audi A8 | |
Make | Toyota | Audi |
Model | Land Cruiser | A8 |
Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2446 cc | 4134 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5136 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2992 mm |