2002 Rover 75 vs. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2002 Rover 75 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Rover 75 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 250 kg more than 2002 Rover 75.
Because 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Rover 75. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 2002 Rover 75 (215 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Rover 75 | 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 75 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2320 mm |
