1980 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1999 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (153 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 430 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Bora.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Bora. (275 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1999 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Bora |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3955 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2520 mm |
