2005 Toyota RAV4 vs. 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 205 kg more than 2005 Toyota RAV4.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota RAV4 | 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | RAV4 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1992 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2320 mm |
