1996 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1990 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Pintara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Pintara would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Pintara. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Pintara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 650 kg more than 1990 Nissan Pintara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Nissan Pintara. 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, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Pintara. 1990 Nissan Pintara has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Nissan Pintara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1990 Nissan Pintara | |
Make | Toyota | Nissan |
Model | Land Cruiser | Pintara |
Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2560 mm |