2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (346 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 59 kg more than 2004 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 (509 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (430 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Ram | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2579 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 60 L |
