2007 Audi S4 vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Audi S4 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 88 kg more than 2007 Audi S4.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S4 | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | S4 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
