2005 Mitsubishi Diamante vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Diamante 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 Mitsubishi Diamante (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (200 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Diamante should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Diamante weights approximately 620 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 Mitsubishi Diamante. 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 Mitsubishi Diamante (313 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (273 Nm). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Diamante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Mitsubishi Diamante 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Mitsubishi Toyota
Model Diamante Land Cruiser
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3497 cc 4164 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 202 HP 200 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 313 Nm 273 Nm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Vehicle Weight 1560 kg 940 kg
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2660 mm


 

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