2001 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2005 Holden Frontera
To start off, 2005 Holden Frontera is newer by 4 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 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Frontera 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 200 kg more than 2005 Holden Frontera.
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 @ 1600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Frontera. 2005 Holden Frontera has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Holden Frontera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2005 Holden Frontera | |
| Make | Toyota | Holden |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
