1989 Holden Apollo vs. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Holden Apollo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Holden Apollo would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1989 Holden Apollo. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1989 Holden Apollo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 935 kg more than 1989 Holden Apollo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Holden Apollo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Holden Apollo. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Holden Apollo.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Holden Apollo | 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Apollo | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1989 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 2140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |