1998 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 14 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (218 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 779 kg more than 2012 Dodge Ram.
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, 2012 Dodge Ram (510 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2012 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Toyota | Dodge |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Ram |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 6350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 4080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 132 L |
