1990 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1974 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,569 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 70 kg more than 1974 Avanti Avanti.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Avanti Avanti. 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, 1974 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1974 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Toyota | Avanti |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 2366 cc | 6569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2780 mm |
