1990 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 259 kg more than 2012 Maserati GranTurismo.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Maserati GranTurismo. 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, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2012 Maserati GranTurismo has automatic transmission and 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Maserati GranTurismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Maserati GranTurismo | |
Make | Toyota | Maserati |
Model | Land Cruiser | GranTurismo |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3954 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 433 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4882 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1354 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2941 mm |