1985 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1985 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser and 1985 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Volkswagen Golf (127 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Volkswagen Golf. 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 (227 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volkswagen Golf. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1985 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Golf |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3431 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 227 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
