1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue. (195 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 750 kg more than 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue. (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Oldsmobile Toyota
Model Intrigue Land Cruiser
Year Released 1997 1998
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 4664 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 195 HP 232 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 304 Nm 434 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.5 mm 94.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 84 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1560 kg 2310 kg
Vehicle Length 4970 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 96 L


 

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