1998 Dodge Dakota vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Dodge Dakota is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Dakota. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 610 kg more than 1998 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Dodge Dakota. (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Dodge Dakota | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Dakota | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2860 mm |