2008 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2011 Dodge Ram is newer by 3 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 163 kg more than 2011 Dodge Ram.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Dodge Ram. 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, 2011 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Toyota | Dodge |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Ram |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5661 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2581 kg | 2418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 98 L |
