2003 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2012 Nissan NP300 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 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 134 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 370 kg more than 2012 Nissan NP300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan NP300. 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 (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NP300. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan NP300 has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan NP300 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 | 2012 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | Toyota | Nissan |
Model | Land Cruiser | NP300 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 246 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 75 L |