2008 Toyota RAV4 vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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 RAV4 (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota RAV4 | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | RAV4 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3546 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
