2006 Toyota Fortuner vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Fortuner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Fortuner would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP) has 214 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. (161 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1193 kg more than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. (343 Nm). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Fortuner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Fortuner | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Toyota | Land Rover |
| Model | Fortuner | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 375 HP |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 86 L |
