2001 Toyota RunX vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Toyota RunX 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 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota RunX (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota RunX should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota RunX. (138 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota RunX | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | RunX | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
