1994 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1974 Holden Torana
To start off, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Torana would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Torana (239 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1974 Holden Torana.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Holden Torana (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1974 Holden Torana | |
| Make | Toyota | Holden |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Torana |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4475 cc | 5044 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2590 mm |
