1981 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont

To start off, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 940 kg more than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Toyota Land Cruiser 1985 Vauxhall Belmont
Make Toyota Vauxhall
Model Land Cruiser Belmont
Year Released 1981 1985
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3955 cc 1297 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 155 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 294 Nm 101 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 960 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4230 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2740 mm 2530 mm


 

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