1980 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600
To start off, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (153 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 540 kg more than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 | |
| Make | Toyota | Willys-Overland |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Aero-Willys 2600 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3955 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2740 mm |
