2008 Toyota Avensis vs. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2008 Toyota Avensis 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, 2008 Toyota Avensis (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 195 kg more than 2008 Toyota Avensis.

Because 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Avensis. 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, 2008 Toyota Avensis (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. (188 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Toyota Avensis 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Avensis Land Cruiser
Year Released 2008 1988
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 2366 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 125 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 188 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 86 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1455 kg 1650 kg
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 4070 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1920 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2320 mm


 

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