Difference Between Toyota Land Cruiser and Toyota Prado

Toyota is arguably one of the most successful automakers in the world. The brand has a record of producing high-quality, durable, and long-lasting cars. In various countries, Toyota car models are received with open hands. In Nigeria, the auto market is replete with various Toyota brands, ranging from sedans to SUVs, trucks, etc. The diverse models of Toyota cars available sometimes make it hard for people to choose which Toyota car to buy. Two popular models people find especially hard to decide about are the Toyota Land Cruiser and the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. Read on in this article as we compare and contrast these two bespoke cars from Toyota.

Toyota Land Cruiser

Toyota Land Cruisers have a bold and boxy appearance that makes it hard to miss. Often referred to as the King of all SUVs, the Toyota Land Cruiser is a good car. Its diesel engine is 4461cc, with eight V-shaped cylinders, four valves/cylinders, and a dual overhead camshaft. With a powerful V8 engine, one can only expect the Land Cruiser to generate great horsepower and torque rated at  262 bhp at 3400 RPM and a max torque of 650 Nm at 1600 RPM, respectively. It also has an automatic six-speed transmission with a four-link rear suspension with a coil spring.

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If you need a car that will work efficiently on both road and off road, then the Toyota Land Cruiser is one. It’s extremely strong and reliable with moderate fuel consumption levels.

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

Often regarded as the little brother of the Land Cruiser, the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado bears many similarities with the Land Cruiser, although not as powerful. Its diesel engine contains a 2982cc with a four-cylinder inline four valves/cylinder and a dual overhead camshaft. Mated with an automatic transmission, the Toyota Land cruiser Prado’s four-cylinder inline diesel engine can generate horsepower and torque at 171 bhp at 3400 RPM and 410 Nm at 1600 RPM, respectively.

As expected, the Land Cruiser Prado is relatively smaller and, of course, cheaper than the Land Cruiser.

Similarities Between The Toyota Land Cruiser And Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

• Both have automatic transmission available as standard
• Both run on diesel engine
• Both models use a parking assist that utilizes a reverse camera for guidance.
• The dual-zone climate is present in both automobiles.
• Both possess a third-row AC vent on the roof along with a spare wheel.
• If you enjoy Cruise Control, both versions have it available.
• Both cars utilize rear disc brakes.

Toyota Land Cruiser Vs Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

Engine & Transmission

	TOYOTA LAND CRUISER	TOYOTA LAND CRUISER PRADO
Engine	4461 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2982 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	V8, 1VD – FTV	4 cylinder Inline diesel engine
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	262 bhp @ 3400 rpm	171 bhp @ 3400 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	650 Nm @ 1600 rpm	410 Nm @ 1600 rpm

Dimensions & Weight

	TOYOTA LAND CRUISER	TOYOTA LAND CRUISER PRADO
Length (mm)	4950	4840
Width (mm)	1980	1885
Height (mm)	1910	1880
Wheelbase (mm)	2850	2790
Ground Clearance (mm)	225	220
Kerb Weight (kg)	2725	2140
Front Tyres	285 / 60 R18	265 / 60 R18
Rear Tyres	285 / 60 R18	265 / 60 R18

Capacity

	TOYOTA LAND CRUISER	TOYOTA LAND CRUISER PRADO
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	7
No of Seating Rows (Rows)	3	3
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	93	87

Comfort & Convenience

	TOYOTA LAND CRUISER	TOYOTA LAND CRUISER PRADO
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control	Separate Zone, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC	Vents on Roof	Vents on Roof
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1	2

CONCLUSION

The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is part of the Toyota Land Cruiser line, along with the 70 and 200 series. The Land Cruiser 200 is slightly larger and more expensive than the Prado, whose official name is Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. The Land Cruiser has a bigger engine and more horsepower (4461 cc vs 2982 cc and 262 hp vs 170 hp) in base configurations. However, the different engine and trim options are available for both models. Toyota Land Cruiser and Toyota Land Cruiser Prado are good quality cars. Depending on your budget and what you desire, you can always use this comparison to make the best choice on either of both models.