2005 Nissan Titan vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Nissan Titan is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (218 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 262 kg more than 2005 Nissan Titan.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (441 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Titan | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Titan | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2208 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 60 L |
