1985 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Toyota Crown is newer by 18 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 3,431 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Crown (252 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Crown 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 286 kg more than 2003 Toyota Crown.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Crown. 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, 2003 Toyota Crown (328 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2003 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Crown |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3431 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
