1994 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount
To start off, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Viscount would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Vauxhall Viscount is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. (122 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 620 kg more than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1966 Vauxhall Viscount | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Viscount |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1966 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2740 mm |
