1985 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1959 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1959 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1959 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 810 kg more than 1959 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1959 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Toyota | Trabant |
| Model | Land Cruiser | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2390 mm |
