1985 Porsche 944 vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 1985 Porsche 944 and 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,432 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 355 kg more than 1985 Porsche 944.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Porsche 944. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Porsche 944 | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 944 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2477 cc | 3432 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
