2006 Audi A3 vs. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Audi A3 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,475 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A3 (250 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 520 kg more than 2006 Audi A3.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A3 | 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A3 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3196 cc | 4475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
