2003 Toyota 4Runner vs. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota 4Runner (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 440 kg more than 2003 Toyota 4Runner.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Toyota 4Runner (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota 4Runner | 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | 4Runner | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4662 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2860 mm |
