2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2005 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser and 2005 Saab 05-Sep were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saab 05-Sep (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (162 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 355 kg more than 2005 Saab 05-Sep.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Saab 05-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 (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saab 05-Sep. (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saab 05-Sep. 2005 Saab 05-Sep has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Saab 05-Sep will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2005 Saab 05-Sep | |
| Make | Toyota | Saab |
| Model | Land Cruiser | 05-Sep |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 75 L |
