2008 Toyota Yaris vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 460 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Yaris | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Yaris | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.7 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 81 L |
