1969 Holden Brougham vs. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1969 Holden Brougham. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 850 kg more than 1969 Holden Brougham. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Holden Brougham. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Brougham. (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Brougham.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Brougham | 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Brougham | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
