1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 540 kg more than 1968 Dodge Coronet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (293 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Dodge Coronet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Coronet | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3690 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2740 mm |
