1974 Renault 12 vs. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Renault 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Renault 12 would be higher. At 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1974 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 12.
Because 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Renault 12. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 12. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 12.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Renault 12 | 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 12 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
