2001 Daihatsu U4 B vs. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Daihatsu U4 B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Daihatsu U4 B would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1795 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B. 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, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu U4 B | 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | U4 B | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 660 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2850 mm |
