1998 Nissan Pickup vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (164 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Pickup. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 145 kg more than 1998 Nissan Pickup. 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Pickup. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Nissan Pickup | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Pickup | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2460 mm |