V8 v.s. 4 Cylinder LandCruiser Dyno Tuning shootout! New 79 Series compared towing & offroad 

Solid video as always. Good to see some dyno numbers. Let us know if you need any tips with your 4x4

For those wondering - a standard magic cup (3/4, strong latte) can fit in the cup holder, slightly propped up by a standard sized house key.

When he says the torque figures are exageratted due to the torque converter, he is not describing it accurately. The torque figures at the wheel are accurate and real at the wheels. The torque converter actually does increase the useable torque at the wheels, which is what actually matters. It may give confising results if you're trying to compare flywheel torque by measuring wheel torque, but when you're driving, wheel torque is all that matters.

"An expensive uncomfortable hilux." Cracked me up. Nice call

Bigger tyres will speed things up more, you’ll go slower downhill on the stock size tyres. ..

As someone from the US, I have to say those two trucks look mighty sharp and if I were able, wouldn't mind either one. Though the turbo 4 might be more of the work truck than the weekender for me, but there is something about a nice v8 that gives that ample power without really needing to strain hard that delivers surprisingly excellent mileage.

Well done on comparing 79 vs 79. Everyone else compares 79 vs 76, old V8 vs new 2.8. This is the only video I've seen so far that compared apples with apples of the same spec.

The candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long

Jacko has a point the 2.8L Cruiser is an expensive hilux.

100% Jocko, finally someone had the balls to say it.

Great video again boys. The thing that you’ve done which others haven’t is comparing a tuned v8 vs a tuned 4cyl. This is the useful comparison

Loved your review. Respect from Namibia 🇳🇦. I own a v8 double cab and I love every bit of it

Sorry Jocko but I do have to pull you guys up on something. It's about the down hill decent in a manual. Firstly you should never be using the clutch on a hill decent, Tommy probably just got things confused there. Secondly putting larger tyres on will increase the speed of down hill decents as the rolling diameter is larger thus you will travel a longer distance per revolution of the hub. I'd love to see the 2.8 with an Auto Chiller installed.

Great review, a realistic review of how people use these utes. Much better than the typical Latte reviews

I think we all would have liked to have seen the comparison after the tunes, if the customer with the white four cylinder would have been happy to do so; that way you can see the actual real world difference towing that 3.1t caravan. Seeing the torque figures on the V8 against the 4-cylinder would have been great too. I can only imagine that you can certainly tune more out of that beautiful V8! Good review boys.

A lot of guys are forgetting that the 4-cyl 1GD-FTV 2.8 has been in production since 2015, in numerous vehicles. There are thousands upon thousands of very high mileage 1GD Hilux and Hiace out there in Asia in particular, also Aus. The motor is proven FFS, its not as if this is a new experiment now that its turned up in the Cruiser! Jeez, its even used in the Hino 200 trucks and Coaster buses! All this talk about how the 4-cyl will wear out blah blah, its just baloney. Toyota know what they’re doing, they’re not gonna go and screw the Land Cruiser reputation just for kicks. The V8 is old, inefficient and lazy. Time to move on.

Hmmmmm this is a great video explaining multiple areas of the down and dirty. Well done ✅

I (an American) have no way of buying one of these in the states but I love seeing the changes and breakdown of new Toyotas none the less

4:34 shots fired 😂 great vid guys.

Wouldn’t it be interesting to compare V8 and 4 cylinder if they both had automatic gearboxes or both had manual gearboxes? I guess we’ll never know the results of such a comparison… keep up the work Jocko!😊

In my opinion no matter what, i would still choose the V8

Once again proving. Bigger isnt always better. Great job guys

Thanks lads🎉

I love, the love to the Watagans in the video

Grew up driving manual v8’s. Reluctantly got an auto 10 years ago…never looked back. Auto boxes are by far better, especially when you know how to use sports mode properly Offroad

Very interesting. Thanks for the content. Love it.... Bought a new 76 in 2015 as my forever. Haven't changed my my mind yet after so many trips + a lap. Chipped and still running original clutch at 215,000kms. Only tow a large boat some times, but she loves it. It's not fast but loves a challenge. Buy a motor cycle if you have a need for speed.

drinking game we all take a swig when they say Clutch!

Great review

Mine option strap 2 of those straight 4s together you got an insane V8

i love my n80. as a trade vehicle its perfect around town and on the long jobs the comfort is great. id still love a v8 79 though

i will stick with my de-tuned v8.

Best comparison i have seen on youtube between these two utes

Excellent video

Wow these tunes create incredible extra horse power. Amazing.

this was so far the best comparison of these two cars, thanks guys, if I was buying one of them I get 2.8l because I already have V8 and it will go to grave with me

Love the video, car you guys do a full compassion of the Ute based SUVs next. You guys started one last year but never finished it😢. Love your opinion more than anyone else’s, literally watched a fortune vs MUX video today and they never even put in 4WD.

I would absolutely love to see a regular 4WD-24/7 where Marty and Moog join them on a trip. Would be funny as.

Thanks Robert, great comparison as always. Looking at the fuel economy it would be similar to your Ranger towing your van wouldn’t it? So, having the Ranger & the van, would you keep that or swap for the Hiace? For me it seems the better touring option is to tow the van, then drop it off for the more difficult 4WDing and just use the Ranger and a tent? Then tow the van for the moderate stuff?

I'm still lost, where do I put my pretentious coffee ☕?

13:05 fitting larger tires will make 1st low taller and even less engine braking going down hills

So in conclusion the boiz luv the v8 noises when they have an exhaust 😜🤟🏻

Good video. It would have been good to see the torque figures pre and post tune.

If towing at what point to do you get a v6 ranger over a cruiser now? Be interesting to see the comparison. I’d still feel sick parting with near 100k for a 30 year old dual cab with speakers and an interior from the same era

I just wanna know how much psi they running in the 2.8 for that power

Using the terms "bang for buck" when describing 100k farm hacks with 200hp is hilarious

You should do a "Best Towing Vehicle" for heavy caravans and boats!

Great job

Did they delete the dpf? Because there’s a couple of shots where it looks like there’s not one on there.

So impressed with the Videos off all the serious RU-vidrs giving us some feed back ,Im blown away by the 2.8 performance and think I would go for that than the V8 now.

Nicely done. 2.8 for me, better value for money

How was the fuel economy on them toeing the van after the tunes?

Longevity of the engine would be a consideration for me. What kind of boost pressure are they using, V8 v 4cyl???? Surprised you did not cover this when doing the tune. Is the 4cyl running much higher boost pressure than the V8?

Why did you not show the torque comparison?

What R.P.M. do each make maximum torque?

How much boost are they both running?

I’d want the v8, but I live in the USA and cannot have a diesel v8 Toyota because Toyota is mean it it’s biggest client. My 1gr-Fe 4 runner has 343,000 miles with no problems just maintenance so I cannot really complain. I’m going to buy a v8 Tundra in the next couple of weeks but keep the 2005 4Runner and turn it into a modest weekend overlander for here in North Carolina, thanks for the video it was very informative.

Go the 8 for sure, like you said it may not be an option in the future.

How much boost we putting through that 4banger after the tune compared to the v8.

Take a drink evrytime jocko says "yeah, interesting"....

Bro Jocko driving In Berowra that's crazy

Does the 79 hill decent not touch the break ? in most cars its auto braking ? which if you in the VHC and want to use it , means you will burn the brakes out on 1 days trip

Wait to find out if Toyota releases the tundra with the 300 V6 I say

The quote I received for an automatic conversion on a V8 70 series was $32,000.

Ol mate with the hat is an “Auto Queen”. I do respect the comfort of an auto though.

You guys always do the best testing and comparison videos ..

Awesome video as always Jocko. My choice is the V8 with a manual transmission their becoming a rare breed.

Nice of them to out a step on the front for when you're always fixing them 😂

Great video. I love a manual, so I'll wait for a 2.8L manual on a 70 series - hoping that will become available when Toyota scrap the V8. Reasons: The 2.8 is a simpler motor and easier to work on than the VDJ78 I currently own. And I like the manual when towing and when crawling in 4wd. No auto trans that overheats and you get to pick the gear you need. Great engine braking.

Good ole Jocko having a dig at shauno with out even saying it 😂 , how's the pony ?

Fitting bigger tires will increase the downhill speed (one revolution in a bigger wheel is longer than that of a smaller wheel). Also, the manual v8 is far better in terms of engine braking downhill.

Id like to see them offer a manual GD version.

Although i enjoyed Ronny Dahl's comparison tests, Jocko's test are more balanced. Apples to apples. Your conclusions are actually on point. It all boils down to personal preference, and not because one is better than the other. Do you have any idea why Toyota did not use the V6 diesel from the 300 in these agricultural workhorses? 🤔

What were the torque numbers for the two post tune????? Missed a huge difference here

I would like to know how much boost each ute had from factory and how much boost once they were both tuned.

Impressive! Would love to know how much of the difference is because of the manual/auto situation? Would the results be similar if the 4.5 was an auto and the 2.8 a manual? Either way pretty sold on a 2.8 😆

we got a fleet of these in the US at a underground Trona mine.. ours have a 2.8 l Cummins "diesel" with a 5 speed .. so far so good. Our Ram fleet made its "some of them" 180k + miles with the regular wear and failures. be interesting how the toyota's do compared...

What are the torque figures? Great video.

Now let’s fully load them up, and do cape and frazer trip 🙏

I still wanna get a 70 series Troopy -- is the engine/trans an option in this?

Great video but it confirms and strengthens the case for the Y62.

Can you tell from the outside which one is the v8 and the 2.8?

Time to get a 100 series 2006 model on here test it out petrol v8

Glad that I prefer the 2.8 Diesel Automatic LC70 Double Cab anyway.

uhh, bigger tyres does not make the vehicle crawl slower.. 13:15

is it just me or is the rear suspension a bit too soft for towing the caravan (both vehicles) Jocko... i bet you would love this 2.8 conversion in the pony.

Great testing , best so far A few questions 1.Where does tuning leave the oem warranty 2.Does it still meet emissions, i would of thought this would be regarded as tampering as you are changing the calibration from the OEM 3. Wouldn't you look at increasing the line pressure in the auto to help cope with the additional power

Im surprised be the numbers on the v8 most tuned v8s i thought come in anout 180kw 600nm this video's conciderably less??

Aren't towing mirrors mandatory across Australia? See so many passing through my home town or even when travelling myself no towing mirrors & no idea what's beside them / their van.

Love my 2.8L

00:01 Yes, there you go I saved you 24 mins! Waiting here for all the Toyota V8 fan boys….😂

I would love a review about the new british „Ineos Grenadier“ its pretty new and its said that its the new landrover defender

According to Toyota the 2.8 in the 70 has the following upgrades over the Hilux and prado 2.8: Larger radiator Larger fan Isolation crank pulley Water air cooler Larger steel sump compared to smaller alloy sump Redesigned oil pick up for steeper angles Engine Balance shaft Revised fuel filter and oil filter Stronger hoses and clamps for turbo inlet and cooler. Gearbox has a larger capacity steel sump pan compared to small alloy Gearbox has elevated breather with catch can 4.3.1 diff gears Tow/haul mode.

I want to see a wholesale auto’s V8 automatic in the same testing

MOM! THE OFF-ROADING AUSTRALIAN GUYS POSTED AGAIN!!!

Hi Joko,good form of feedback to the public,but there a lot of 79 V8 with a Automatic convertion,I would like to see the 4 cylinder compare with those,because a auto gearbox will have more confort and easy driving tham the manual,would interested too see,Marcio Ramos from Angola/Africa

Soild love u guys❤

i love hearing the complaints about the gaurds. That system has been in cars since around 2010ish. The tall soft brackets are designed to cushion the initial impact to a pedestrian should they be unfortunate enough to land on the car in the event of an accident.

How did the tunes affect fuel figures?

So did you just not tie down the vehicles on the dyno? Is that something you do in Australia?

Need to see the review of new triton