2000 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1018 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Because 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco. (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1404 mm |
