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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Dodge Spirit (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Hilux. (158 HP @ 5200 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 294 kg more than 1990 Dodge Spirit.
Because 2010 Toyota Hilux is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Dodge Spirit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Hilux 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 Dodge Spirit (294 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Hilux. (241 Nm @ 3800 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 | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1316 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 80 L |
