2008 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2009 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2009 Toyota Venza 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 5,661 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1251 kg more than 2009 Toyota Venza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Venza. 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 (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2009 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Land Cruiser | Venza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5661 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 544 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2581 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 67 L |