1985 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 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 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 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 140 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
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, 2006 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2006 Porsche 911 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. 2006 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Land Cruiser | 911 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3432 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |
