2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (154 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 774 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
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, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Mega Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 2850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2180 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 2290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 108 L |