120 series Toyota LandCruiser Prado VS (1998-2007) 100 series LandCruiser
Here is a the comparison between the 120 series Toyota Prado and the 100 series LandCruiser (Amazon in some countries). The specifications listed here are for the 2007 100 series. As an historical note the 100 Series was often compared with the Nissan Patrol GQ series in the late 1990’s which is still in production today. However without any significant upgrades the Nissan Patrol it is an example of how far the 4Wd world has progressed.
The 100 series LandCruiser is the last of the affordable models in the series, the 120 series taking over from it that market. If find a used 100 series it would still be quite usable as they are very reliable and hard wearing.
We like the 100 series LandCruiser and would certainly have purchased one, the main issue at that point in time was that the engines where limited and underpowered when compared to the Prado. However it did come with a V8 engine, while impressive used at lot of petrol in the city and not particularly powerful. The problem was its massive weight! The other important selling point between the two was that Prado had a massive 180 litre tank for genuine cross country trips while the 100 series a mere 141 litre fuel tank 🙂
We felt like the king and queens of the world when we drove the 100 series but when compared the Prado was more civilized which is the another reason why we went for the Prado – essentially for style and design.
The 100 series LandCruiser’s exterior design dates back to the late 1990’s and was not the modern appearance we were looking for. The Prado at the time was attractive and modern. In addition the interior while Ok was not as nice as the Prado. The old LandCruiser’s interior packaging was not the most efficient compared to the Prado. We think you’d pick the 100 series for its durability off road and proven reliability, towing and things like that. You will be seeing the 100 series on the road for many years to come.
| 120 series LandCruiser Prado | 100 Series LandCruiser |
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| Engines | |
| 1GR-FE – V6 Petrol 4 Litre (3956cc) Quad Cam with VVTi EFI Claimed 179Kw 5200RPM Claimed 376Nm 3800RPM (Auto) Claimed 343Nm 2400RPM (Man) 1KD-FTV – IL4 Diesel (2006 onwards) 1KZ-TE – IL4 Diesel (2003-2006) |
1HZ 1HD-FTE 2UZ-FE |
| Weight | |
| Kerb weight 1900-2190 Kg Towing capacity up to 2500Kg |
2325 – 2710Kg Towing capacity up to 3500kg |
| Fuel capacity & consumption | |
| 180 litres V6 Petrol 13.6 litres per 100km V6 Diesel 9.3 litres per 100km (1KD-FTV) |
141-145 litres IL6 Diesel 13 litres per 100km IL6 Turbo Diesel 11 litres per 100km V8 Petrol 16.4 litres per 100km |
| Other specifications | |
| 5 Speed Auto or 6 speed manual transmission Overall height/width 1905/1875 Overall length/wheelbase 4850/2790 NCAP safety rating 4/5 |
5 speed Auto or 5 speed manual Overall height/width 1970/1940 Overall length/wheelbase 4890/2850 NCAP safety rating 4/5 Max roof load 200 Kg |
| Capability | |
| Angle of: (degrees) Approach 32 Departure 27 Minimum ground clearance 205mm AWD with selectable modes |
Max roof load 200kg Angle of: (degrees) Approach 34 Departure 26 Breakover 25 Minimum ground clearance 210mm Kg |
| Performance | |
| 120 Series Toyota Landcruiser Prado performance figures | V8 Petrol 0-100kph 11.3secs (Auto) |
| Pricing | |
| 2009 $47,100 – 79,500 AUD *Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing, specifications, on-road costs, accessories and specials etc.. everything as usual is subject to change! |
2007 $51,990 – 94,990 AUD *Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing, specifications, on-road costs, accessories and specials etc.. everything as usual is subject to change! |