2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (153 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 208 kg more than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Charger | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2740 mm |
