2004 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2005 Toyota Vitz
To start off, 2005 Toyota Vitz 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Vitz. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Vitz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1470 kg more than 2005 Toyota Vitz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Vitz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Vitz. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Vitz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2005 Toyota Vitz | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Vitz |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 42 L |
