2011 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Cruze would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1243 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. (154 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Cruze | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Cruze | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1797 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 86 L |
