2002 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2002 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Pathfinder (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 50 kg more than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Nissan Pathfinder (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Nissan Pathfinder | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Pathfinder | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |
