2007 Acura RDX vs. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Acura RDX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,376 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. (176 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, 2007 Acura RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2007 Acura RDX has automatic transmission and 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Acura RDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura RDX | 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | RDX | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |