1965 Porsche 912 vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 2,980 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1965 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1965 Porsche 912.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Porsche 912. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Porsche 912. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Porsche 912 | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 912 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 2980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 180 L |
