1990 Dodge Spirit vs. 2010 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2010 Toyota Hilux is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Dodge Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Dodge Spirit would be higher. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Dodge Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Dodge Spirit (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Hilux. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Dodge Spirit should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 14 kg more than 1990 Dodge Spirit.
Because 2010 Toyota Hilux is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Toyota Hilux. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Dodge Spirit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Dodge Spirit (294 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Dodge Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Dodge Spirit | 2010 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Spirit | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1316 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 80 L |
