2008 Pontiac G6 vs. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Pontiac G6 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 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac G6 (252 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac G6 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1044 kg more than 2008 Pontiac G6.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Pontiac G6. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Pontiac G6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Pontiac G6 | 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | G6 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
