2009 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (153 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Mega 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, 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR3. (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover LR3 | 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | LR3 | Mega Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |