1994 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1989 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 4,475 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volkswagen Golf (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1610 kg more than 1989 Volkswagen Golf.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volkswagen Golf. (252 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1989 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Golf |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4475 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2480 mm |
