2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 442 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (283 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Trans Sport | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 4671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1953 kg | 2395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 96 L |