1989 Nissan Micra vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1989 Nissan Micra is newer by 4 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 3,431 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 48 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Micra. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Micra.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Nissan Micra. 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 (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Micra. (73 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Nissan Micra | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Micra | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 988 cc | 3431 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |