2005 Hyundai XG 350 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, both 2005 Hyundai XG 350 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 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai XG 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai XG 350 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai XG 350 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai XG 350 weights approximately 810 kg more than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 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 XG 350. 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 (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai XG 350. (297 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai XG 350.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Hyundai XG 350 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Hyundai Toyota
Model XG 350 Land Cruiser
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3458 cc 3001 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 194 HP 129 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 297 Nm 343 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 21.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 940 kg
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 180 L


 

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