2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2003 Toyota Mega 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 Mega Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Mega Cruiser would be higher. Both 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser and 2003 Toyota Mega Cruiser are equipped with a 4,164 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (153 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 330 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Mega Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2003 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Land Cruiser | Mega Cruiser |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4164 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 430 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 2850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2180 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 2290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 108 L |