100 series landcruisers question
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Which one has the most grunt for pulling a Van the Petrol V8 or the Turbo Diesel
Reply By: jomahk - Thursday, Apr 16, 2009 at 11:29
Thursday, Apr 16, 2009 at 11:29
It looks like the V8 owners are ganging up on me but as I said before ; the diesel produces the same amount of torque as the V8 (20 nm more in fact) but at 1400 rpm rather than 3400rpm for the V8.
Cobber, if you google Overlander 4WD magazine and go to 2006 tow tests - large wagons; you will get a tow comparison between a diesel & a V8 both towing a 2000kg van. Read this and it may influence your decision on which one is the best at both towing & fuel consumption.Bear in mind that a good TD will probably cost you more than a good V8 of the same vintage.
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Reply By: Bob of KAOS - Thursday, Apr 16, 2009 at 23:19
Thursday, Apr 16, 2009 at 23:19
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I've got an LX470 (same V8 donk as the 100 series: 170 kW, 410 Nm) and a TD5 LandRover.
Even the TD5 is a better towing vehicle. I can only assume that the Toyo oiler with 430 Nm would be even better.
The problem with the V8 is its tendency to kick down and rev its head off, even when a slight incline is encountered.
Don't even think about petrol.
Bob
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