2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 5 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (194 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma 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 941 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2010 Toyota Tacoma 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. 2010 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 3956 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1074 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 79 L |
