1994 Rover 100 vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1994 Rover 100 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1994 Rover 100. 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 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 100 | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
