2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
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 Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (246 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (194 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 115 kg more than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 3993 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1900 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 87 L |
