1990 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1997 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 1997 Toyota Avensis is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Avensis (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Avensis 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 450 kg more than 1997 Toyota Avensis.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Toyota Avensis. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Avensis. (155 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1997 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2366 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2640 mm |
