2008 Audi A4 vs. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Audi A4 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Audi A4. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 300 kg more than 2008 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (188 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A4 | 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A4 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2320 mm |
