1976 Rover 2000 vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Rover 2000 (142 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 538 kg more than 1976 Rover 2000.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Rover 2000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1976 Rover 2000 (272 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Rover 2000 | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 2000 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
