1992 Rover 216 vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Rover 216. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Rover 216 would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1992 Rover 216. (122 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 216. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 920 kg more than 1992 Rover 216. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Rover 216. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 216. (140 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 216.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Rover 216 | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 216 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |
