2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2008 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2008 Toyota Avalon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Avalon (268 HP) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (194 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Avalon 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 599 kg more than 2008 Toyota Avalon.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Avalon. 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, 2008 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2008 Toyota Avalon 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. 2008 Toyota Avalon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2008 Toyota Avalon | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Land Cruiser | Avalon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 3456 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 268 HP |
Torque | 295 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1416 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |