1980 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 31 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (153 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Titan |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3955 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3560 mm |
