2007 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 7 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.
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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Toyota | Nissan |
Model | Land Cruiser | Titan |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 2402 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 4060 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 140 L |