1985 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (370 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 229 kg more than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 2012 Dodge Charger (535 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2012 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Toyota | Dodge |
Model | Land Cruiser | Charger |
Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3432 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 535 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1929 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5077 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 3053 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |