1982 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1982 Chrysler New Yorker. (143 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1982 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 634 kg more than 1982 Chrysler New Yorker. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chrysler New Yorker. (228 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chrysler New Yorker.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chrysler New Yorker | 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | New Yorker | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2740 mm |
