2003 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2011 Toyota Avalon 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (246 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Avalon 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 260 kg more than 2011 Toyota Avalon.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Avalon. 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Toyota Avalon | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Land Cruiser | Avalon |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 246 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5019 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1486 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2819 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |