2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 606 kg more than 2000 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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Silverado | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2506 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2370 mm |
