1993 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 12 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (187 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. (168 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 370 kg more than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2800 mm |
