2008 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1968 Triumph 2000
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Triumph 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Triumph 2000 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (164 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1968 Triumph 2000. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1968 Triumph 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 745 kg more than 1968 Triumph 2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Triumph 2000. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Triumph 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1968 Triumph 2000 | |
| Make | Toyota | Triumph |
| Model | Land Cruiser | 2000 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 64 L |
