2005 Dodge Charger vs. 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Charger. (247 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 891 kg more than 2005 Dodge Charger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Charger | 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Charger | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 2615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1971 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 93 L |