2004 Toyota Soarer vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 790 kg more than 2004 Toyota Soarer.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Soarer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, both vehicles can yield 430 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Soarer | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Soarer | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
