2004 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 4 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 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (235 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. 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 (434 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 79 L |
