1982 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1982 Volkswagen Polo

To start off, both 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser and 1982 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1982 Volkswagen Polo. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1982 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1982 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volkswagen Polo. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volkswagen Polo.

Compare all specifications:

1982 Toyota Land Cruiser 1982 Volkswagen Polo
Make Toyota Volkswagen
Model Land Cruiser Polo
Year Released 1982 1982
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3955 cc 1272 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 154 HP 53 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 96 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 730 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 3980 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1590 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2740 mm 2630 mm


 

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