1993 Audi V8 vs. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Audi V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Audi V8 would be higher. At 3,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Audi V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Audi V8 (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Audi V8 should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Audi V8 weights approximately 144 kg more than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 V8 (340 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Audi V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Audi V8 | 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | V8 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3562 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2320 mm |
