1973 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler Valiant. (201 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1973 Chrysler Valiant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler Valiant. (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Valiant | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Valiant | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4342 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
