1997 Toyota Avensis vs. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 1997 Toyota Avensis is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Avensis (123 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 410 kg more than 1997 Toyota Avensis.

Because 1986 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, 1986 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, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Avensis. (178 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Avensis.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Toyota Avensis 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Avensis Land Cruiser
Year Released 1997 1986
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1988 cc 2445 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 123 HP 85 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 178 Nm 184 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 92 mm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1250 kg 1660 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4070 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1510 mm 1920 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2320 mm


 

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