2004 Scion tC 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 Scion tC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Scion tC would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2004 Scion tC. (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2004 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 996 kg more than 2004 Scion tC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Scion tC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Scion tC. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Scion tC. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2004 Scion tC has manual transmission. 2004 Scion tC 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 Scion tC | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Scion | Toyota |
Model | tC | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2362 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2316 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 96 L |