1981 Toyota Cressida vs. 2011 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Cressida. (106 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1372 kg more than 1981 Toyota Cressida. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Toyota Cressida. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 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, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Cressida. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Toyota Cressida | 2011 Land Rover LR4 | |
Make | Toyota | Land Rover |
Model | Cressida | LR4 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1972 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 2548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4829 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1882 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2885 mm |