1996 Hyundai Sonata vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Hyundai Sonata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Hyundai Sonata would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (218 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1996 Hyundai Sonata. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1996 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1210 kg more than 1996 Hyundai Sonata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Hyundai Sonata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Sonata. (132 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Hyundai Sonata | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Sonata | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
