2005 Rover 75 vs. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Rover 75 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 75 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. (154 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 375 kg more than 2005 Rover 75.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 75. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Rover 75 | 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 75 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2740 mm |
