1999 Nissan X-Trail vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan X-Trail. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan X-Trail would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (247 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1999 Nissan X-Trail. (146 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 600 kg more than 1999 Nissan X-Trail. 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan X-Trail. (136 Nm). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan X-Trail. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1999 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 1999 Nissan X-Trail will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Nissan X-Trail | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | X-Trail | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |
