2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2004 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (157 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 895 kg more than 2004 Toyota Yaris. 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 2004 Toyota Yaris. 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 (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2004 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 45 L |
