2001 GMC Sonoma vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 GMC Sonoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 GMC Sonoma would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (160 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2001 GMC Sonoma. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2001 GMC Sonoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 545 kg more than 2001 GMC Sonoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 GMC Sonoma. (190 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 GMC Sonoma.
Compare all specifications:
2001 GMC Sonoma | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | GMC | Toyota |
Model | Sonoma | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2194 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 87 L |