2005 Toyota Yaris vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Yaris is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (246 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 956 kg more than 2005 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Yaris. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (91 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Yaris. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Toyota Yaris | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Yaris | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 246 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 944 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 87 L |