2008 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 1 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 3,777 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Wrangler (196 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Wrangler. (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Wrangler | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Wrangler | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3777 cc | 2980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 180 L |
