1981 Dodge Omni vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Dodge Omni. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Dodge Omni would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1981 Dodge Omni. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1981 Dodge Omni. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 810 kg more than 1981 Dodge Omni. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Dodge Omni. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Dodge Omni. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Dodge Omni.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Dodge Omni | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Omni | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1715 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |