1983 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 24 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 49 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 402 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Touran |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3955 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2680 mm |
