1997 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1969 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser. (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 510 kg more than 1969 Avanti Avanti.
Because 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Avanti Avanti. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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. 1969 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1969 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Toyota | Avanti |
Model | Land Cruiser | Avanti |
Year Released | 1997 | 1969 |
Engine Size | 3378 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2780 mm |