2008 Audi A4 vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2008 Audi A4 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A4 (161 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (153 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 360 kg more than 2008 Audi A4.

Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4. (225 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4.

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2008 Audi A4 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Audi Toyota
Model A4 Land Cruiser
Year Released 2008 1980
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1781 cc 3955 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 161 HP 153 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 225 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 1950 RPM 2200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81.1 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 95 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 8.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 1900 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2740 mm