2008 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 201 kg more than 2008 Jeep Cherokee.
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, 2008 Jeep Cherokee (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2008 Jeep Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jeep Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Cherokee | 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Jeep | Toyota |
Model | Cherokee | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2776 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1949 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2860 mm |