1992 GMC Typhoon vs. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 GMC Typhoon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 GMC Typhoon would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 GMC Typhoon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 GMC Typhoon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 GMC Typhoon should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 165 kg more than 1992 GMC Typhoon.
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, 1992 GMC Typhoon (474 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1992 GMC Typhoon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1992 GMC Typhoon | 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | GMC | Toyota |
Model | Typhoon | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1992 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2370 mm |