2004 Acura EL vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Acura EL is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura EL (124 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura EL should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 628 kg more than 2004 Acura EL.
Because 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Acura EL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura EL. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Acura EL | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | EL | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |