2004 Audi TT vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Audi TT is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi TT (180 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (176 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 645 kg more than 2004 Audi TT.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Audi TT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi TT. (225 Nm). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi TT | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | TT | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1754 cc | 3378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
