1980 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2010 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2010 Toyota Prius is newer by 30 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 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Prius (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Prius 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 740 kg more than 2010 Toyota Prius.
Because 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Prius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2010 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Prius |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1745 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2700 mm |
