2006 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1996 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover (305 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1996 Toyota 4Runner. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 450 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Range Rover.
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 (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota 4Runner. (295 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota 4Runner. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota 4Runner has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota 4Runner will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Range Rover | 1996 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Range Rover | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
