1982 Porsche 944 vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1982 Porsche 944 is newer by 1 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 4 more horse power than 1982 Porsche 944. (151 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1982 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 555 kg more than 1982 Porsche 944. 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Porsche 944 | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 944 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2479 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |
