1998 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (218 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 570 kg more than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Land Cruiser | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4164 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2370 mm |