1977 Toyota Carina vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (89 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1175 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (216 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Toyota Carina | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Carina | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 3429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2990 mm |
