1974 Renault 17 vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Renault 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Renault 17 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (165 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1974 Renault 17. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 860 kg more than 1974 Renault 17. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Renault 17. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 17. (136 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Renault 17 | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 17 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 87 L |
