2005 Dodge Ram vs. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Dodge Ram is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (494 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. (168 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 322 kg more than 1993 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, 2005 Dodge Ram (691 Nm) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. (380 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Ram | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 691 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 102 mm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2860 mm |
