2009 Nissan Frontier vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 14 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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 461 kg more than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (295 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Frontier | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Frontier | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 81 L |
