2001 Nissan Altima vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Nissan Altima is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan Altima (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (134 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 893 kg more than 2001 Nissan Altima.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (308 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Altima. (213 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Nissan Altima | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Altima | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2389 cc | 3979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 2195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
