2005 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,477 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 775 kg more than 2005 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (388 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A4 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4477 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2280 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 141 L |
