2007 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (165 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 989 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (390 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (248 Nm). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Range Rover | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Range Rover | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2545 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 79 L |
