1993 Audi S2 vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Audi S2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Audi S2 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Audi S2 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. (162 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Audi S2 should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 427 kg more than 1993 Audi S2.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1993 Audi S2 (350 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1993 Audi S2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Audi S2 | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | S2 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2370 mm |
