1996 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2007 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2007 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 11 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (274 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sequoia 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 860 kg more than 2007 Toyota Sequoia.
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, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2007 Toyota Sequoia 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. 2007 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2007 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Land Cruiser | Sequoia |
Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3378 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 274 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 303 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3010 mm |