2007 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2012 GMC Sierra is newer by 5 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Sierra (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (241 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Sierra weights approximately 276 kg more than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. 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 2012 GMC Sierra. 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, 2012 GMC Sierra (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (376 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Toyota | GMC |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3956 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 98 L |
