2006 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Carina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
