1970 Dodge Challenger vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Dodge Challenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Dodge Challenger would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1970 Dodge Challenger. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1970 Dodge Challenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 846 kg more than 1970 Dodge Challenger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Dodge Challenger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Dodge Challenger. (233 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Dodge Challenger | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Challenger | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2860 mm |
