2001 Mazda Atenza 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 Mazda Atenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mazda Atenza 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 (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2001 Mazda Atenza. (103 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda Atenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 985 kg more than 2001 Mazda Atenza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mazda Atenza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda Atenza. (240 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda Atenza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda Atenza | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Atenza | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 103 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |
