1999 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 13 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 179 kg more than 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Toyota | Cadillac |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 98 L |
