2001 Toyota Avensis vs. 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Avensis. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1155 kg more than 2001 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Avensis. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Avensis | 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Avensis | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 93 L |
