1969 Riley Kestrel vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Riley Kestrel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Riley Kestrel would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1969 Riley Kestrel. (64 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1969 Riley Kestrel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 900 kg more than 1969 Riley Kestrel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Riley Kestrel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Riley Kestrel. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Riley Kestrel.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Riley Kestrel | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Riley | Toyota |
Model | Kestrel | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 75 L |