1985 Toyota Blizzard vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Blizzard would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (160 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Blizzard. (76 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 665 kg more than 1985 Toyota Blizzard. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Blizzard. (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Blizzard.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Toyota Blizzard | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Blizzard | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |
