2008 Mazda Etude vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Mazda Etude is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 882 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda Etude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda Etude has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda Etude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mazda Etude | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | Etude | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2986 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 142 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.4:1 |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1064 kg | 1946 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 87 L |