1976 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser (153 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1976 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1976 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 880 kg more than 1976 Daihatsu Taft. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Daihatsu Taft. (64 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Daihatsu Taft | 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Taft | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1983 |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2740 mm |
