1998 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2011 Dodge Dakota is newer by 13 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 22 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 227 kg more than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Toyota | Dodge |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 2537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 83 L |
