2009 Dodge Durango vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Dodge Durango is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Durango. (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 435 kg more than 2009 Dodge Durango. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Durango. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Durango. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Durango | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Durango | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 96 L |