1987 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1997 Volkswagen W12
To start off, 1997 Volkswagen W12 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,584 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen W12 (420 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 508 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen W12.
Because 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Volkswagen W12. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1997 Volkswagen W12 (530 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen W12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1997 Volkswagen W12 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Land Cruiser | W12 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 5584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2540 mm |
