2003 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 Hyundai Grandeur
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Grandeur is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Grandeur (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Grandeur should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 109 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Grandeur.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Hyundai Grandeur. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2011 Hyundai Grandeur (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Grandeur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2011 Hyundai Grandeur has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Hyundai Grandeur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Hyundai Grandeur | |
Make | Toyota | Hyundai |
Model | Land Cruiser | Grandeur |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1837 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 75 L |