1971 Land Rover Serie II vs. 2012 Lexus CT
To start off, 2012 Lexus CT is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus CT (134 HP) has 67 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus CT should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 73 kg more than 2012 Lexus CT.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lexus CT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II 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, 2012 Lexus CT (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus CT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Land Rover Serie II | 2012 Lexus CT | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
| Model | Serie II | CT |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 134 HP |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1427 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4321 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2601 mm |
