1988 Porsche 944 vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 3,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (134 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Porsche 944. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (308 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944. 1988 Porsche 944 has automatic transmission and 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Porsche 944 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Porsche 944 | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 944 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2680 cc | 3979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2860 mm |