1990 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1987 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Santana.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Nissan Santana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Santana. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1987 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Santana |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 3431 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
