1993 Mitsubishi Verada vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mitsubishi Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mitsubishi Verada would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (246 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1993 Mitsubishi Verada. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1993 Mitsubishi Verada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 385 kg more than 1993 Mitsubishi Verada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Mitsubishi Verada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mitsubishi Verada. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mitsubishi Verada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mitsubishi Verada | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Verada | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
