2008 Jeep Compass vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Jeep Compass is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,995 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Compass (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Compass weights approximately 5 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Compass | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Jeep | Toyota |
Model | Compass | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2995 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 21.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1951 kg | 1946 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 180 L |