1999 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2001 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2001 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,376 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan X-Trail (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 680 kg more than 2001 Nissan X-Trail.
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, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan X-Trail. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2001 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Land Cruiser | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3376 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 303 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1290 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2810 mm |
