2008 Dodge Charger vs. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Dodge Charger is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Charger (341 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Charger weights approximately 693 kg more than 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. (188 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Charger | 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Charger | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2320 mm |
