2001 Toyota Pod vs. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Pod. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Pod would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser (260 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Pod. (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Pod. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 906 kg more than 2001 Toyota Pod. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Pod, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Pod (430 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (367 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Pod will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Pod | 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Pod | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 944 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |
