1982 Toyota Starlet vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Starlet would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (55 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1746 kg more than 1982 Toyota Starlet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Toyota Starlet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (84 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Toyota Starlet | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Starlet | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 774 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 96 L |
