2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Acura TL
To start off, 2012 Acura TL is newer by 7 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (162 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura TL 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 210 kg more than 2012 Acura TL.
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, 2012 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2012 Acura TL 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. 2012 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Acura TL | |
Make | Toyota | Acura |
Model | Land Cruiser | TL |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4928 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |