1998 Dodge Durango vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Durango. (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 390 kg more than 1998 Dodge Durango. 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Dodge Durango. (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Dodge Durango | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Durango | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 399 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2005 kg | 2395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |