1990 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1973 Audi 80
To start off, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Audi 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Audi 80 would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1973 Audi 80. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1973 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 738 kg more than 1973 Audi 80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Audi 80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Audi 80. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1973 Audi 80 | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | Land Cruiser | 80 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2366 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2550 mm |
