2007 Audi A4 vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Audi A4 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A4 (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 270 kg more than 2007 Audi A4.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A4. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A4 | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A4 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
