2008 Audi A5 vs. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Audi A5 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A5 (349 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 20 kg more than 2008 Audi A5.
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, 2008 Audi A5 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A5 | 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A5 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 349 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2320 mm |
