2008 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2009 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2009 Opel Insignia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (247 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2009 Opel Insignia. (177 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Insignia.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Opel Insignia. 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Insignia. (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Insignia. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2009 Opel Insignia has manual transmission. 2009 Opel Insignia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2009 Opel Insignia | |
Make | Toyota | Opel |
Model | Land Cruiser | Insignia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3956 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1856 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1498 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2737 mm |