2009 Jeep Compass vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Jeep Compass is newer by 19 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Compass (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 747 kg more than 2009 Jeep Compass.
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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Jeep Compass | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Jeep | Toyota |
Model | Compass | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 2140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2860 mm |