2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 125 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Silverado | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2370 mm |