Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.
Performance
Power:
213 HP
204 HP
Torque:
319 NM
430 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
n/a seconds
13.1 seconds
Dodge Durango engine produces 9 HP more power than Toyota Land Cruiser, but torque is 111 NM less than Toyota Land Cruiser.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
13.0
12.6
Dodge Durango consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Land Cruiser, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Durango could require 60 litres more fuel.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
560'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Toyota Land Cruiser engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
11 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Cherokee, Dodge RAM, Dodge Nitro
Used only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Durango might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets:
yes
no
The Dodge Durango engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.
Dimensions
Length:
5.10 m
4.89 m
Width:
1.93 m
1.94 m
Height:
1.89 m
1.89 m
Dodge Durango is 21 cm longer than the Toyota Land Cruiser, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
