2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser and 2005 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (236 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 760 kg more than 2005 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (434 Nm) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (221 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2445 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 73 L |
