2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (200 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 701 kg more than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (273 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Dakota | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1641 kg | 940 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
