1985 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 27 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 532 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2012 Nissan Titan 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. 2012 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Toyota | Nissan |
Model | Land Cruiser | Titan |
Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3431 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2402 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 4060 mm |