2006 Isuzu Ascender vs. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Isuzu Ascender is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Isuzu Ascender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Isuzu Ascender (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Isuzu Ascender should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Isuzu Ascender weights approximately 270 kg more than 1984 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, 2006 Isuzu Ascender (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Isuzu Ascender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Isuzu Ascender | 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
| Model | Ascender | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2740 mm |
