2006 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 192 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1873 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1781 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 180 L | 80 L |
