2001 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2009 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2009 Opel Insignia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,981 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Opel Insignia (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Opel Insignia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2009 Opel Insignia (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2009 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Toyota | Opel |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2737 mm |
