2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 1976 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Carina.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover LR2 | 1976 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | LR2 | Carina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2430 mm |