2005 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 5,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 951 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Lumina | 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Lumina | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 2615 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 93 L |
