2000 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Mazda 5
To start off, 2012 Mazda 5 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 5. (157 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 748 kg more than 2012 Mazda 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mazda 5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 5. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Mazda 5 | |
Make | Toyota | Mazda |
Model | Land Cruiser | 5 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1568 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4585 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1615 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 60 L |