1982 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee (188 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee (295 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Toyota | Jeep |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3429 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3050 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
