2006 Audi A3 vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Audi A3 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A3 (250 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A3 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (295 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A3 | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A3 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3196 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 81 L |
