1994 Tata Estate vs. 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Tata Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Tata Estate would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser (153 HP) has 86 more horse power than 1994 Tata Estate. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1994 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 1210 kg more than 1994 Tata Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Tata Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Mega 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, 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Tata Estate. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Tata Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Tata Estate | 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
| Make | Tata | Toyota |
| Model | Estate | Mega Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3400 mm |
