2002 Dodge Ram vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 3,906 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Ram (174 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (165 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Ram weights approximately 155 kg more than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. 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 (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Dodge Ram. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Ram | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Ram | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3906 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2460 mm |
