2004 Nissan Frontier vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier is newer by 1 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 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (181 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier 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 292 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (274 Nm). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Frontier | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Frontier | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3278 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 87 L |
