2000 Saturn SC vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Saturn SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Saturn SC would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (233 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2000 Saturn SC. (122 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2000 Saturn SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1240 kg more than 2000 Saturn SC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Saturn SC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Saturn SC. (165 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Saturn SC. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2000 Saturn SC has manual transmission. 2000 Saturn SC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Saturn SC | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Saturn | Toyota |
| Model | SC | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
