1977 Suzuki LJ 50 vs. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Suzuki LJ 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Suzuki LJ 50 would be higher. At 2,981 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1977 Suzuki LJ 50. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1977 Suzuki LJ 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1977 Suzuki LJ 50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Suzuki LJ 50. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Suzuki LJ 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Suzuki LJ 50 | 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Suzuki | Toyota |
| Model | LJ 50 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2001 |
| Engine Size | 539 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1940 mm | 2370 mm |
