2006 Toyota Prius vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Toyota Prius is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Prius. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 670 kg more than 2006 Toyota Prius. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Prius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Prius. (116 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Prius. 2006 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Prius | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Prius | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 3378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
