2001 Mitsubishi SUW vs. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Mitsubishi SUW is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (168 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2001 Mitsubishi SUW. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2001 Mitsubishi SUW. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 245 kg more than 2001 Mitsubishi SUW. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mitsubishi SUW. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mitsubishi SUW. (240 Nm). This means 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mitsubishi SUW. 2001 Mitsubishi SUW has automatic transmission and 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mitsubishi SUW will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Mitsubishi SUW | 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | SUW | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2001 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1097 cc | 4164 cc |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 380 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 2150 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |