1997 Toyota Avensis vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (235 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Avensis. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1997 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 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, 2004 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Avensis. (187 Nm). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Avensis | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 2445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 96 L |
