2008 Saab 9-7X vs. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Saab 9-7X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Saab 9-7X would be higher. At 5,661 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 HP) has 76 more horse power than 2008 Saab 9-7X. (300 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 Saab 9-7X.
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 Saab 9-7X (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser. (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Saab 9-7X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Saab 9-7X | 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Saab | Toyota |
Model | 9-7X | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 5661 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 376 HP |
Torque | 435 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 96 L |