2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. 2010 Opel Insignia

To start off, both 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser and 2010 Opel Insignia were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser (260 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2010 Opel Insignia. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Insignia.

Because 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Opel Insignia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Insignia. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Insignia.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2010 Opel Insignia
Make Toyota Opel
Model FJ Cruiser Insignia
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4000 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 260 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 367 Nm 175 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4671 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1905 mm 1856 mm
Vehicle Height 1811 mm 1498 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2737 mm


 

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