1985 Nissan Sunny vs. 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser (108 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 790 kg more than 1985 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Nissan Sunny. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Sunny. (122 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Nissan Sunny | 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sunny | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2320 mm |
