2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1966 Wartburg 353
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Wartburg 353. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Wartburg 353 would be higher. At 3,001 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 353. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 353. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Wartburg 353 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Wartburg 353. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 353. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 353. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1966 Wartburg 353 has manual transmission. 1966 Wartburg 353 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1966 Wartburg 353 | |
Make | Toyota | Wartburg |
Model | Land Cruiser | 353 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 960 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 180 L | 43 L |