2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 3 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 4,477 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (247 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 420 kg more than 2008 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 (388 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4477 cc | 3956 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 95 mm |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2280 kg | 1860 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 141 L | 87 L |
