2007 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris

To start off, 2009 Toyota Yaris is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 680 kg more than 2009 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Yaris. 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 (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Yaris.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 2009 Toyota Yaris
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Land Cruiser Yaris
Year Released 2007 2009
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4477 cc 1298 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 221 HP 85 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 387 Nm 121 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 100 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95 mm 73.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 157 km/hour 170 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.6 seconds 11.8 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2010 kg 1330 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 3760 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1980 mm 1540 mm
Wheelbase Size 3190 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 16.1 L/100km 6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 42 L


 

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