2004 Audi RS6 vs. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Audi RS6 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Audi RS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi RS6 (444 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. (153 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi RS6 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Audi RS6 (560 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi RS6 | 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | RS6 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2740 mm |
