1987 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 21 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 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf 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 66 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Golf.
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, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf 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 | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Golf |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2580 mm |
