2005 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, both 2005 Toyota RAV4 and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (200 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 505 kg more than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.

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 (273 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota RAV4.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Toyota RAV4 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Toyota Toyota
Model RAV4 Land Cruiser
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 4164 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 113 HP 200 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 273 Nm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Vehicle Weight 1445 kg 940 kg
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 L 55 L


 

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