2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton
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 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (194 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 520 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton.
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, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton (550 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton 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. 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Land Cruiser | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 5998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1495 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |