2008 Acura RDX vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2008 Acura RDX and 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,477 cc, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (221 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 880 kg more than 2008 Acura RDX.
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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura RDX. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura RDX. 2008 Acura RDX has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Acura RDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura RDX | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | RDX | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 4477 cc |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 17.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 141 L |