1999 Tata Estate vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Tata Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Tata Estate would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (235 HP) has 168 more horse power than 1999 Tata Estate. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1999 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 755 kg more than 1999 Tata Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Tata Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Tata Estate. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Tata Estate. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1999 Tata Estate has manual transmission. 1999 Tata Estate will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Tata Estate | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Tata | Toyota |
| Model | Estate | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 1946 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 235 HP |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
