2000 Nissan Pickup vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 236 kg more than 2000 Nissan Pickup. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Nissan Pickup. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Pickup. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2000 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 2000 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan Pickup | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Pickup | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2800 mm |
