2000 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Land Rover Range Rover (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2000 Land Rover Range Rover (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Land Rover Range Rover | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Range Rover | Carina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
