2003 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (246 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 530 kg more than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 Tundra | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Land Cruiser | Tundra |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 246 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 6290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1925 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 4180 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 100 L |