1968 Triumph 2000 vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover

To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Triumph 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Triumph 2000 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1968 Triumph 2000. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1968 Triumph 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1414 kg more than 1968 Triumph 2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Triumph 2000. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Triumph 2000.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Triumph 2000 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
Make Triumph Land Rover
Model 2000 Range Rover
Year Released 1968 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 5000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 375 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 158 Nm 508 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1170 kg 2584 kg
Vehicle Length 4420 mm 4973 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 2035 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1877 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2891 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 104 L


 

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