1988 Nissan Sunny vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1988 Nissan Sunny is newer by 3 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, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Sunny. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 770 kg more than 1988 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Nissan Sunny. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Sunny. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Nissan Sunny | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Sunny | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1269 cc | 3432 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.9 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70.1 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2320 mm |