2008 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tundra (271 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Tundra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2007 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2007 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4477 cc | 4663 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 424 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 141 L | 100 L |
