2009 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2004 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Tacoma. (145 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Tacoma. (240 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR3 | 2004 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | LR3 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
