1993 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1999 Toyota Prius
To start off, 1999 Toyota Prius is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Prius. (127 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 785 kg more than 1999 Toyota Prius. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Prius. (108 Nm). This means 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1999 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Prius |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4477 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2440 mm |
