2009 Dodge Caliber vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Dodge Caliber is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Caliber. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Caliber.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Caliber. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Caliber. (170 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Caliber | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Caliber | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 60 L |
