1990 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2013 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (134 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 862 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle.
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1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Land Cruiser | Beetle |
Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3979 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2195 kg | 1333 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4277 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1486 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2537 mm |