1995 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1998 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 1998 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1998 Toyota RAV4. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1998 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota RAV4. (172 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1998 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4477 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2450 mm |
