1994 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2010 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2010 Toyota Prius 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 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Prius (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 620 kg more than 2010 Toyota Prius.
Because 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Prius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2010 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Prius |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1745 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
