2004 Panoz AIV vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Panoz AIV 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (246 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz AIV 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 720 kg more than 2004 Panoz AIV.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Panoz AIV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2004 Panoz AIV has manual transmission. 2004 Panoz AIV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Panoz AIV | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Panoz | Toyota |
Model | AIV | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 246 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 87 L |