2007 Dodge Charger vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2007 Dodge Charger is newer by 3 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Charger (341 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 328 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.

Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2007 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Dodge Charger 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Dodge Toyota
Model Charger Land Cruiser
Year Released 2007 2004
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5654 cc 2982 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 341 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 529 Nm 343 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.5 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.9 mm 103 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 18.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2343 kg 2015 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1880 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 9.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 87 L


 

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