2006 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Equus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Equus (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 337 kg more than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Hyundai Equus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2011 Hyundai Equus (451 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (376 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Hyundai Equus | |
| Make | Toyota | Hyundai |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Equus |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 2018 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5159 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3045 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 180 L | 77 L |
