2009 Saturn Sky vs. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Saturn Sky is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Sky (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Sky should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Saturn Sky. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, both vehicles can yield 226 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2009 Saturn Sky | 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Saturn | Toyota |
Model | Sky | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3431 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.9 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |