2009 Chrysler Aspen vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Aspen 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler Aspen (299 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Aspen should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chrysler Aspen. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Aspen. (330 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler Aspen | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Aspen | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 299 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 96 L |
