2009 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 10 kg more than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Avensis.
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2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2003 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Land Cruiser | Avensis |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 180 L | 60 L |