2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2009 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2009 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 4 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. Both 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser and 2009 Toyota 4Runner are equipped with a 4,664 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota 4Runner (261 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota 4Runner 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 1061 kg more than 2009 Toyota 4Runner.
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 @ 3400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota 4Runner. (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2009 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Land Cruiser | 4Runner |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 87 L |