2000 Infiniti QX4 vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2000 Infiniti QX4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Infiniti QX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Infiniti QX4 (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Infiniti QX4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Infiniti QX4 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. 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, 2000 Infiniti QX4 (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Infiniti QX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2000 Infiniti QX4 has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Infiniti QX4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Infiniti QX4 | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | QX4 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
