2000 Audi S4 vs. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Audi S4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Audi S4 would be higher. At 2,981 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi S4 (250 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 240 kg more than 2000 Audi S4.
Because 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Audi S4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2000 Audi S4 (350 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm). This means 2000 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi S4 | 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | S4 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2701 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |
