2009 Chrysler Aspen vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Aspen 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler Aspen (340 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (275 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Aspen should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 517 kg more than 2009 Chrysler Aspen.
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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (450 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Aspen. (380 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Aspen | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 96 L |
