2008 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Hyundai ix35
To start off, 2012 Hyundai ix35 is newer by 4 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 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 623 kg more than 2012 Hyundai ix35.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai ix35. 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 (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai ix35. (164 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai ix35.
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2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Hyundai ix35 | |
Make | Toyota | Hyundai |
Model | Land Cruiser | ix35 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 133 HP |
Torque | 343 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 85.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.2:1 | 11:01 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2050 kg | 1427 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2640 mm |