2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1978 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,568 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1978 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1978 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 736 kg more than 1978 Avanti Avanti. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Avanti Avanti. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1978 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1978 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Toyota | Avanti |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Avanti |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 6568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2780 mm |
