2008 Toyota Yaris vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 876 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Because 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Yaris. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota Yaris | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Yaris | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 162 HP |
Torque | 121 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1024 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2370 mm |