2008 Hyundai Trajet vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Trajet is newer by 3 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 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (157 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 105 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. 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 2008 Hyundai Trajet. 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 (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Trajet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Trajet | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Trajet | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 87 L |
