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


 

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