1968 Mazda 1000 vs. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser (153 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1968 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1968 Mazda 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda 1000 | 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 1000 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2740 mm |
