2009 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2007 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (301 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avalon. (269 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avalon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 878 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avalon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Avalon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2007 Toyota Avalon (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | 2007 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Range Rover | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 3458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2486 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
