2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2013 Dodge DURANGO
To start off, 2013 Dodge DURANGO is newer by 8 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge DURANGO (286 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (232 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge DURANGO 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 73 kg more than 2013 Dodge DURANGO.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge DURANGO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2013 Dodge DURANGO | |
| Make | Toyota | Dodge |
| Model | Land Cruiser | DURANGO |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2335 kg | 2262 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2172 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3042 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 93 L |
