1999 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2009 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2009 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 10 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2009 Toyota RAV4. (150 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 980 kg more than 2009 Toyota RAV4. 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, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota RAV4. (194 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota RAV4. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota RAV4 has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota RAV4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2009 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 60 L |
