2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,162 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (194 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 395 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 (431 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Land Cruiser Land Cruiser
Year Released 2005 2007
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3389 cc 4162 cc
Horse Power 194 HP 129 HP
Engine RPM 3400 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 431 Nm 285 Nm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1630 kg 2025 kg
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 3190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 48 L 90 L


 

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