1969 Dodge Challenger vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Challenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Challenger would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Challenger (200 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 334 kg more than 1969 Dodge Challenger.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Dodge Challenger (422 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Challenger | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Challenger | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2740 mm |
