2005 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Elantra and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Elantra. (139 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1325 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Elantra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Hyundai Elantra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Elantra. (184 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Elantra.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Hyundai Elantra 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Hyundai Toyota
Model Elantra Land Cruiser
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 4164 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 139 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 184 Nm 430 Nm
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 100 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.1:1 18.8:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1195 kg 2520 kg
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2740 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8 L/100km 11.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 96 L