2004 Mahindra Scorpio vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mahindra Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mahindra Scorpio would be higher. At 3,389 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (194 HP) has 86 more horse power than 2004 Mahindra Scorpio. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2004 Mahindra Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mahindra Scorpio weights approximately 280 kg more than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (431 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mahindra Scorpio. (260 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mahindra Scorpio. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2004 Mahindra Scorpio has manual transmission. 2004 Mahindra Scorpio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mahindra Scorpio | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mahindra | Toyota |
Model | Scorpio | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2609 cc | 3389 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 194 HP |
Torque | 260 Nm | 431 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2630 mm |