1995 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2012 Nissan Qashqai 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Qashqai. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 418 kg more than 2012 Nissan Qashqai. 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 (295 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Qashqai. (161 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Qashqai.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 65 L |
