2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Dodge Nitro is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Nitro (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (218 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Dodge Nitro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (360 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Nitro. 2007 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Nitro | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Nitro | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3952 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 60 L |
