2002 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1989 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. (162 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 340 kg more than 1989 Toyota Supra.
Because 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Toyota Supra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1989 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Supra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |
