2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1998 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Camry (135 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Camry 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 885 kg more than 1998 Toyota Camry.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Toyota Camry. 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (273 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Camry. (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1998 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Camry |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 1415 kg |
