2000 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2012 Nissan GT-R is newer by 12 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan GT-R (530 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R 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 163 kg more than 2012 Nissan GT-R.
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 Nissan GT-R (607 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2012 Nissan GT-R has automatic transmission and 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan GT-R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Land Cruiser | GT-R |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 530 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 607 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2779 mm |
