1996 Toyota Hi-Ace vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 11 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 3,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace (90 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (89 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 455 kg more than 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace. 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, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (216 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Hi-Ace | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 3429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 2080 mm |
