2011 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2009 Dodge Journey
To start off, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Journey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Journey would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Journey. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Journey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 855 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.
Because 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Journey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Journey. (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Journey.
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2011 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2009 Dodge Journey | |
Make | Toyota | Dodge |
Model | Land Cruiser | Journey |
Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5700 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2615 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1971 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 78 L |