1996 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2005 Holden Frontera
To start off, 2005 Holden Frontera is newer by 9 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 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Frontera should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 270 kg more than 2005 Holden Frontera.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Frontera. 2005 Holden Frontera 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. 2005 Holden Frontera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2005 Holden Frontera | |
| Make | Toyota | Holden |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3378 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 303 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
