2001 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2004 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2004 Toyota Highlander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Highlander (230 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 115 kg more than 2004 Toyota Highlander.
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, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Highlander. (329 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2004 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Land Cruiser | Highlander |
Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2981 cc | 3310 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 329 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2620 mm |