2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2010 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2010 Dodge Nitro is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 497 kg more than 2010 Dodge Nitro.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Nitro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2010 Dodge Nitro (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (273 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2010 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2010 Dodge Nitro | |
Make | Toyota | Dodge |
Model | Land Cruiser | Nitro |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4164 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 273 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 1803 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2764 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 141 L | 74 L |