2002 Cadillac Le Mans vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac Le Mans. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac Le Mans would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Le Mans is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 255 kg more than 2002 Cadillac Le Mans.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Cadillac Le Mans. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Cadillac Le Mans (400 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm). This means 2002 Cadillac Le Mans will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2002 Cadillac Le Mans has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Cadillac Le Mans will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Le Mans | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Le Mans | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 103 mm |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |
