1983 Mini MK IV vs. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 1983 Mini MK IV and 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 119 more horse power than 1983 Mini MK IV. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1983 Mini MK IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1983 Mini MK IV. 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 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mini MK IV. (61 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mini MK IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mini MK IV | 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mini | Toyota |
| Model | MK IV | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2740 mm |
