2005 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2005 Toyota 4Runner 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 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (245 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (157 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 53 kg more than 2005 Toyota 4Runner.
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 4Runner (382 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota 4Runner | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | 4Runner | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1962 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 87 L |
