2006 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1978 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1266 kg more than 1978 Toyota Mark II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover LR3 | 1978 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | LR3 | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2590 mm |
