2001 Saab 03-Sep vs. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Saab 03-Sep. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Saab 03-Sep would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2001 Saab 03-Sep. (227 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2001 Saab 03-Sep.
Because 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Saab 03-Sep. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Saab 03-Sep. (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Saab 03-Sep. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2001 Saab 03-Sep has manual transmission. 2001 Saab 03-Sep will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Saab 03-Sep | 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Saab | Toyota |
Model | 03-Sep | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1971 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 93 L |