2008 Nissan Primera vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Nissan Primera 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Primera. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 957 kg more than 2008 Nissan Primera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Primera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Primera. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Primera. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Primera has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Primera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Primera | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Primera | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 2445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 96 L |
