1998 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 13 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 232 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 955 kg more than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (340 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
Make | Toyota | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Land Cruiser | Giulietta |
Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1742 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4351 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1798 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2634 mm |