1995 Porsche 968 vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (176 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 570 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968.
Because 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Porsche 968. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Porsche 968 | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 968 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 3378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
