1995 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Equus is newer by 17 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Equus (429 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 365 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Equus.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Hyundai Equus (509 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Hyundai Equus | |
| Make | Toyota | Hyundai |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Equus |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4477 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5159 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3045 mm |
