2007 Audi A6 vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Audi A6 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 A6 (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 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 20 kg more than 2007 Audi A6.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Audi A6 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A6 | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A6 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3123 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2740 mm |
