2004 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2005 Toyota Highlander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Highlander (230 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 385 kg more than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (328 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 73 L |
