2009 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (275 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. (155 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 645 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (450 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. (203 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Cobalt | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2201 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 96 L |
