1980 Plymouth Volare vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Volare 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 175 kg more than 1980 Plymouth Volare.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Plymouth Volare. 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, 1980 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Plymouth Volare | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
Model | Volare | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2320 mm |