2009 Audi Q7 vs. 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Audi Q7 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 720 kg more than 2009 Audi Q7.
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, 2009 Audi Q7 (361 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | Q7 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3597 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2320 mm |
