1969 Renault 12 vs. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Renault 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Renault 12 would be higher. At 4,475 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1969 Renault 12. (113 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1969 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1470 kg more than 1969 Renault 12. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Renault 12. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Renault 12.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Renault 12 | 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 12 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1565 cc | 4475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2860 mm |
