2007 Audi A4 vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2007 Audi A4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Audi A4. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 680 kg more than 2007 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A4. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 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 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Audi Toyota
Model A4 Land Cruiser
Year Released 2007 2003
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1984 cc 4664 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 197 HP 232 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 280 Nm 434 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.5 mm 94.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 84 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1630 kg 2310 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1400 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 96 L


 

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