1998 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2000 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2000 Toyota Tundra 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 31 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Tundra. (187 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 750 kg more than 2000 Toyota Tundra. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Tundra. (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Tundra. 2000 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2000 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3270 mm |
