1996 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1997 Acura TL
To start off, 1997 Acura TL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Acura TL (176 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (123 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Acura TL. 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. 1997 Acura TL 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. 1997 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1997 Acura TL | |
Make | Toyota | Acura |
Model | Land Cruiser | TL |
Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 176 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1405 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2840 mm |