2007 Nissan Xterra 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 Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Xterra would be higher. At 4,477 cc, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (221 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1034 kg more than 2007 Nissan Xterra.
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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Xterra | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Xterra | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3954 cc | 4477 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 17.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 141 L |