2005 Nissan Terrano II vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, both 2005 Nissan Terrano II 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 2,995 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (194 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Terrano II. (116 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Terrano II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 265 kg more than 2005 Nissan Terrano II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Terrano II. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Terrano II.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Nissan Terrano II 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Nissan Toyota
Model Terrano II Land Cruiser
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2388 cc 2995 cc
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 116 HP 194 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 197 Nm 295 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 2015 kg
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2710 mm


 

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