1973 Triumph 2000 vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Triumph 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Triumph 2000 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (162 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1973 Triumph 2000. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 652 kg more than 1973 Triumph 2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph 2000. (135 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Triumph 2000 | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Triumph | Toyota |
| Model | 2000 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2370 mm |
