2003 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2012 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 9 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, 2012 Nissan X-Trail (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 370 kg more than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan X-Trail. (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Nissan X-Trail | |
Make | Toyota | Nissan |
Model | Land Cruiser | X-Trail |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 2316 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 65 L |