1981 Renault 9 vs. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 9 would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser (85 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 800 kg more than 1981 Renault 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 9. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Renault 9 | 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 9 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 2445 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2320 mm |
