2007 Nissan Hardbody vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Hardbody. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Hardbody would be higher. At 5,661 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (141 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 897 kg more than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Hardbody has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Hardbody will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Hardbody | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Hardbody | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 5661 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 2581 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 93 L |