1985 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2013 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 28 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 3,432 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Golf (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf 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 192 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Golf.
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, 2013 Volkswagen Golf (329 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Golf 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 | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Golf |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3432 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1508 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
