2007 Proton Gen 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 Proton Gen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Proton Gen would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2007 Proton Gen. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 Proton Gen.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Proton Gen. 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 (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Gen. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Gen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Proton Gen | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Proton | Toyota |
| Model | Gen | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.3 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 96 L |
