2004 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2005 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tundra 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tundra. (187 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 590 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tundra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tundra. (299 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tundra. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Tundra has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Tundra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2005 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Land Cruiser | Tundra |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3270 mm |