2007 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2002 Acura CL
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 815 kg more than 2002 Acura CL.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Acura CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura CL. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2002 Acura CL | |
| Make | Toyota | Acura |
| Model | Land Cruiser | CL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 65 L |
