2003 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 46 kg more than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Land Cruiser | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1781 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 80 L |