1999 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 715 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. 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, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Silverado | 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Silverado | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 2580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1971 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2850 mm |