2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Dakota (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. (162 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Dakota. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Dakota | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Dakota | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2370 mm |