2002 Dodge Durango vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 5,661 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Durango. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 606 kg more than 2002 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Dodge Durango. (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Dodge Durango | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Durango | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4702 cc | 5661 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 399 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2581 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |