Which V8-powered land SUV has better traction? Is it the Land Rover LR3 "Project Heartland" with a 4.4-liter V8 engine, or the Toyota Land Cruiser "Project TFL Pro" with a 5.7-liter V8 engine? Let's find out by taking them to the highway and comparing 0-60 MPH while towing nearly 4,700 pounds.

This video was produced by TransWest Truck, Trailer and RV. We are using Cimarron three horse all-aluminum trailers with hay racks and many additional features. Check the TransWest website for all the details.

The 2006 Land Rover you see here is one of the first LR3 generation SUVs in the United States. At the time, this was a revolutionary design that provided four-corner independent air suspension, greater interior space and comfort, and more technology than the Discovery II it replaced.

The 4.4-liter V8 engine has a power rating of 300 horsepower and a torque of 315 pound-feet. The engine is used in conjunction with a 6-speed automatic transmission. This special LR3 is equipped with aftermarket hooks, which can easily switch between hooks of different sizes and styles. We are using heavy-duty height-adjustable Gen-Y hooks.

The 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser was one of the first 200 series SUVs in the United States. It is powered by a 5.7-liter V8 engine, which is also equipped with Tundra pickup trucks. Rated power is 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque. It is also used in conjunction with a 6-speed automatic transmission. This modified two-inch lift and new wheels and tires.

This is a video comparison, which includes a 0-60 MPH test with a trailer. Guess which is faster?

You may have guessed it. Land cruisers equipped with powerful V8 engines are faster: the total time is 17.5 seconds. LR3 completes the same operation in approximately 20.5 seconds.

Land Cruiser's solid rear axle suspension is also more stable than LR3 and can tow such loads at high speeds. We did not use the weight distribution hook attachment in this test to better feel the suspension.