1998 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2013 Infiniti M
To start off, 2013 Infiniti M is newer by 15 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, 2013 Infiniti M (325 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 560 kg more than 2013 Infiniti M.
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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti M. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2013 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Toyota | Infiniti |
| Model | Land Cruiser | M |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2900 mm |
