1972 Peugeot 504 vs. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Peugeot 504 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 85 more horse power than 1972 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1972 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 640 kg more than 1972 Peugeot 504. 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 1972 Peugeot 504. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Peugeot 504 | 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 504 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2680 mm |
