2004 Nissan Armada vs. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Nissan Armada is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Armada weights approximately 614 kg more than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. (184 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Armada | 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Armada | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1986 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2274 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2610 mm |
