1974 Mitsubishi Jeep vs. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 480 kg more than 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep. (162 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep | 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Jeep | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2320 mm |
