1994 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2010 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2010 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan X-Trail (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 666 kg more than 1994 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, 2010 Nissan X-Trail (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2010 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Land Cruiser | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2366 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2640 mm |
