2006 Toyota Avalon vs. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP) has 113 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Avalon. (268 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Avalon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1260 kg more than 2006 Toyota Avalon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Avalon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Toyota Avalon | 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Avalon | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3458 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 381 HP |
Torque | 336 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 2615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1971 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |