1996 Audi RS2 vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Audi RS2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Audi RS2 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi RS2 (311 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi RS2 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 305 kg more than 1996 Audi RS2.
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, 1996 Audi RS2 (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1996 Audi RS2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1996 Audi RS2 has manual transmission. 1996 Audi RS2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi RS2 | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | RS2 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2370 mm |
