2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2008 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2008 Toyota Avensis 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 3,389 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 278 kg more than 2008 Toyota Avensis.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Avensis. 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 (431 Nm) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Avensis. (196 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Avensis. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Avensis has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Avensis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2008 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Land Cruiser | Avensis |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3389 cc | 1996 cc |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 431 Nm | 196 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1352 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 60 L |