2005 Mitsubishi Verada vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Verada would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Verada. (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Verada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 885 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Verada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mitsubishi Verada. 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 (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Verada. (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Verada.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mitsubishi Verada | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Verada | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3495 cc | 4671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 2395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |