1972 Porsche 911 vs. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (131 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 573 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
Because 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1972 Porsche 911 (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Porsche 911 | 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 911 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2320 mm |