2000 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Trans Sport would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 260 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Trans Sport. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Chevrolet Trans Sport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Trans Sport. 2000 Chevrolet Trans Sport has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Trans Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Trans Sport | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3190 mm |
