2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Dodge Nitro is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 340 kg more than 2009 Dodge Nitro.
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, 2009 Dodge Nitro (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (273 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2009 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Nitro | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Nitro | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3699 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 22.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2300 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 141 L |
