2004 Nissan Xterra vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Xterra would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Xterra. (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 621 kg more than 2004 Nissan Xterra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (420 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Xterra. (334 Nm). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Xterra | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Xterra | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3278 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1774 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 96 L |
