2000 Audi A4 vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2000 Audi A4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A4 (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (176 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 465 kg more than 2000 Audi A4.
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 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi A4. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Audi A4 | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | A4 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |