2001 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2004 Chevrolet Prizm
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Prizm is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,981 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Prizm. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Prizm. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 810 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Prizm. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chevrolet Prizm. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Prizm. (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Prizm. 2004 Chevrolet Prizm has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Chevrolet Prizm will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2004 Chevrolet Prizm | |
Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
Model | Land Cruiser | Prizm |
Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2981 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |