1996 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2004 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall Astra is newer by 8 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, both vehicles can yield 123 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 532 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall Astra.
Because 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Vauxhall Astra. 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall Astra. (173 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall Astra. 2004 Vauxhall Astra 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. 2004 Vauxhall Astra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2004 Vauxhall Astra | |
Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
Model | Land Cruiser | Astra |
Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1278 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2620 mm |