1996 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 16 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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti FX (316 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, 2012 Infiniti FX (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2012 Infiniti FX 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. 2012 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Toyota | Infiniti |
| Model | Land Cruiser | FX |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
