2003 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (246 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 240 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Land Cruiser | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2003 | 1992 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 246 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2860 mm |