2002 Pontiac Aztek vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Pontiac Aztek. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Pontiac Aztek would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Pontiac Aztek is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Pontiac Aztek (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (165 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Aztek should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 85 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Aztek.
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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Aztek. (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Aztek.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Pontiac Aztek | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Aztek | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 87 L |
