2009 Dodge Journey vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Dodge Journey 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 (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Journey. (235 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Journey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 483 kg more than 2009 Dodge Journey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Journey. (315 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 Journey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Journey | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Journey | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1962 kg | 2445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 96 L |
