2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Dodge Nitro is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser. (176 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Nitro (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser. (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Nitro | 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Nitro | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2680 mm |
