1985 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 20 kg more than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2860 mm |
