2001 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1987 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
