2007 Mazda 3 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Mazda 3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,477 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 3. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1088 kg more than 2007 Mazda 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mazda 3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (388 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 3. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mazda 3 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 3 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4477 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 95 mm |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 2280 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 141 L |