2003 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2002 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Altima (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 895 kg more than 2002 Nissan Altima.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Altima. (338 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2002 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Altima |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 73 L |
