1995 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 935 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4477 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1458 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2578 mm |
