1980 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 26 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, 2006 Volkswagen Passat (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (153 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Passat 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 455 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2006 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Passat |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3955 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2720 mm |
