1982 Toyota Camry vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 4,162 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Camry. (106 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 925 kg more than 1982 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Camry. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Toyota Camry | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Camry | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 4162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 22.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3190 mm |
