2006 Toyota Highlander vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Toyota Highlander is newer by 3 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 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Highlander (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 591 kg more than 2006 Toyota Highlander.
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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Highlander. (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Toyota Highlander | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Highlander | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3310 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1946 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 87 L |