2004 Mazda MPV vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Mazda MPV is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Mazda MPV. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda MPV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 560 kg more than 2004 Mazda MPV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mazda MPV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda MPV. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda MPV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda MPV | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | MPV | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2860 mm |
