1985 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1985 Jeep Cherokee. (114 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1985 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 245 kg more than 1985 Jeep Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Jeep Cherokee. (278 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Jeep Cherokee | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Jeep | Toyota |
Model | Cherokee | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |