2004 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2002 Acura CL
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (160 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 435 kg more than 2002 Acura CL.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Acura CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura CL. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura CL. 2002 Acura CL has automatic transmission and 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Acura CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2002 Acura CL | |
| Make | Toyota | Acura |
| Model | Land Cruiser | CL |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 3210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 65 L |
