2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Dodge Dakota is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. (162 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 259 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Dakota | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1641 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2370 mm |
