2005 Audi Allroad vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Audi Allroad is newer by 7 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, 2005 Audi Allroad (250 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (176 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi Allroad 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 90 kg more than 2005 Audi Allroad.
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 Audi Allroad (350 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (303 Nm). This means 2005 Audi Allroad will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi Allroad | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | Allroad | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2671 cc | 3378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2680 mm |
