2004 Toyota Yaris vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 2,980 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Yaris.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Yaris. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Yaris | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Yaris | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1364 cc | 2980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 19 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 180 L |
