2007 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2001 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2001 Volkswagen Passat. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2001 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 870 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volkswagen Passat. (280 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volkswagen Passat. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2001 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2001 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2001 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Land Cruiser | Passat |
Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 2771 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 62 L |