1999 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2005 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2005 Toyota Soarer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 240 kg more than 2005 Toyota Soarer.
Because 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Soarer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 2005 Toyota Soarer (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2005 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2005 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3376 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 303 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2630 mm |
