1971 Rover 2000 vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 2,980 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1971 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 2000.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Rover 2000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Rover 2000 | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 2000 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1978 cc | 2980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2800 mm |
