1996 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2009 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2009 Opel Insignia is newer by 13 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, 2009 Opel Insignia (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Insignia 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 2009 Opel Insignia. 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, 2009 Opel Insignia (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2009 Opel Insignia 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. 2009 Opel Insignia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2009 Opel Insignia | |
Make | Toyota | Opel |
Model | Land Cruiser | Insignia |
Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1856 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1498 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2737 mm |