1997 Infiniti QX4 vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1997 Infiniti QX4 is newer by 1 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, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1997 Infiniti QX4. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1997 Infiniti QX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 30 kg more than 1997 Infiniti QX4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Infiniti QX4. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Infiniti QX4. 1997 Infiniti QX4 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. 1997 Infiniti QX4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Infiniti QX4 | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
Model | QX4 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3275 cc | 3378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |