2008 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2010 Nissan Sentra

To start off, 2010 Nissan Sentra is newer by 2 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1169 kg more than 2010 Nissan Sentra. 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 2010 Nissan Sentra. 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 (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Sentra.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 2010 Nissan Sentra
Make Toyota Nissan
Model Land Cruiser Sentra
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4164 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 201 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 3400 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 430 Nm 199 Nm
Torque RPM 1200 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2520 kg 1351 kg
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 4567 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1791 mm
Vehicle Height 1890 mm 1511 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2685 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 96 L 55 L


 

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