2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1982 Volkswagen Santana
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Volkswagen Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Volkswagen Santana would be higher. At 4,477 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1982 Volkswagen Santana. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1982 Volkswagen Santana.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Volkswagen Santana. 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 (388 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volkswagen Santana. (145 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volkswagen Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1982 Volkswagen Santana | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Santana |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1982 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4477 cc | 1781 cc |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 141 L | 60 L |
