2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 6 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, 2011 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (273 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2011 Toyota Venza 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. 2011 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Venza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 141 L | 67 L |
