2008 Dodge Durango vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Dodge Durango is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 704 kg more than 2008 Dodge Durango.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Dodge Durango. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2008 Dodge Durango (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Durango | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Durango | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | 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 | 303 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 2395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 96 L |