2008 Dodge Nitro vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Dodge Nitro is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (134 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 835 kg more than 2008 Dodge Nitro.
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 Nitro (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (308 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Nitro | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Nitro | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3699 cc | 3979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |