2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan is newer by 8 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan 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 66 kg more than 2013 Nissan Titan.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Nissan Titan. 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, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (388 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2013 Nissan Titan 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. 2013 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Toyota | Nissan |
Model | Land Cruiser | Titan |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4477 cc | 5600 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 313 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2280 kg | 2214 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 141 L | 106 L |