1980 Porsche 911 vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1980 Porsche 911. (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1980 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1278 kg more than 1980 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Porsche 911. (256 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Porsche 911 | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 911 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2860 mm |
