1970 Datsun 100A Cherry vs. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry would be higher. At 3,376 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1325 kg more than 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry. 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 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry. 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 (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry | 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Datsun | Toyota |
| Model | 100A Cherry | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2680 mm |
