2000 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Altima is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 502 kg more than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Because 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Altima |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2675 mm |
