2009 Toyota Hilux vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota Hilux is newer by 28 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, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 370 kg more than 2009 Toyota Hilux. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Hilux | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Hilux | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2740 mm |
