2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Dodge Ram is newer by 2 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 235 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 52 kg more than 2007 Dodge Ram.
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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Ram. (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Ram. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2007 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 2007 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Ram | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 96 L |
