2001 Audi A8 vs. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Audi A8 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A8 (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 70 kg more than 2001 Audi A8.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Audi A8 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A8 | 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A8 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3695 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |
