1971 Dodge Dart vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 3,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (134 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1971 Dodge Dart. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1971 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 840 kg more than 1971 Dodge Dart. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Dodge Dart. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (308 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Dodge Dart. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Dodge Dart | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Dart | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3249 cc | 3979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 2195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
