1990 GMC Jimmy vs. 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 GMC Jimmy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 GMC Jimmy would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 GMC Jimmy (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (153 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 966 kg more than 1990 GMC Jimmy.
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, 1990 GMC Jimmy (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 GMC Jimmy | 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Jimmy | Mega Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 2850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3400 mm |
