1981 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi is newer by 31 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, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 430 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Toyota | Suzuki |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3955 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2700 mm |
