1998 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2010 Dodge Caliber

To start off, 2010 Dodge Caliber is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Caliber. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 976 kg more than 2010 Dodge Caliber. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Caliber. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Caliber. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Caliber. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2010 Dodge Caliber has manual transmission. 2010 Dodge Caliber will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 2010 Dodge Caliber
Make Toyota Dodge
Model Land Cruiser Caliber
Year Released 1998 2010
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4664 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 232 HP 158 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 434 Nm 191 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2310 kg 1334 kg
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 4415 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1748 mm
Vehicle Height 1890 mm 1534 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2634 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 96 L 51 L


 

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