1987 Nissan Micra vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1987 Nissan Micra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Micra. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1235 kg more than 1987 Nissan Micra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Micra. (73 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Nissan Micra | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Micra | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 665 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2740 mm |
