2005 Saab 03-Sep vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, both 2005 Saab 03-Sep and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,477 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Saab 03-Sep. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Saab 03-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 701 kg more than 2005 Saab 03-Sep. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Saab 03-Sep. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (388 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saab 03-Sep. (264 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saab 03-Sep.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Saab 03-Sep 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Saab Toyota
Model 03-Sep Land Cruiser
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1983 cc 4477 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 175 HP 221 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 264 Nm 388 Nm
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 100 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 95 mm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1579 kg 2280 kg
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 15 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 141 L


 

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