2008 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2010 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2010 Dodge Nitro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Nitro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2010 Dodge Nitro (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2010 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2010 Dodge Nitro | |
Make | Toyota | Dodge |
Model | Land Cruiser | Nitro |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 260 HP |
Torque | 343 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4544 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2764 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 180 L | 74 L |