2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 4,477 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 940 kg more than 2003 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Avensis. 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 (388 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2003 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4477 cc | 1786 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 91.5 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 | 2280 kg | 1340 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 141 L | 55 L |
