1983 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1988 Volkswagen Corrado
To start off, 1988 Volkswagen Corrado is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser (153 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1988 Volkswagen Corrado. (139 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1988 Volkswagen Corrado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 810 kg more than 1988 Volkswagen Corrado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volkswagen Corrado. (168 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volkswagen Corrado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1988 Volkswagen Corrado | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Corrado |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3955 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2480 mm |
