1974 Porsche 911 vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 780 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911.
Because 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Porsche 911 | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 911 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2370 mm |
