2009 Acura RDX vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Acura RDX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,995 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (194 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 565 kg more than 2009 Acura RDX.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Acura RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2009 Acura RDX has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Acura RDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura RDX | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | RDX | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 2995 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2015 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
