2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 7 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 3,001 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 140 kg more than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Land Cruiser | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1080 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 180 L | 79 L |