2008 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Cresta would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Cresta. (197 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Cresta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1996 Toyota Cresta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Cresta. (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Cresta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Cresta |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |
