2002 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP) has 99 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. (282 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 140 kg more than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. (439 Nm). This means 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Land Rover Range Rover | 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Range Rover | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 381 HP |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 2580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2850 mm |
