1998 Porsche 993 vs. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Porsche 993 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 993 (395 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 150 kg more than 1998 Porsche 993.
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, 1998 Porsche 993 (542 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 993 | 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 993 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2320 mm |
