2007 Toyota Avensis vs. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avensis is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avensis (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 704 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avensis.
Because 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avensis. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Avensis | 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Avensis | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2362 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |
