Dodge Charger

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Dodge Charger to the dealership as the typical fullsize sedan. There really isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the typical fullsize sedan is slightly more economical than the Dodge Charger. In terms of gas mileage, the typical fullsize sedan and the Dodge Charger don't differ much. The typical fullsize sedan is markedly less costly than the Charger as far as MSRP.

Utility
There's no clear winner between the typical fullsize sedan and the Dodge Charger regarding transporting cargo. The Charger and the typical fullsize sedan can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Dodge Charger outpulls the typical fullsize sedan by a big margin.

Convenience
The Dodge Charger's fuel tank will need to be replenished a tad more often than the unit in the typical fullsize sedan.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the typical fullsize sedan offers a bit more head room than the Dodge Charger, there frankly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the typical fullsize sedan provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Dodge Charger, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Dodge Charger is a bit heavier than the typical fullsize sedan. The average fullsize sedan's tank is roughly the same size as the Charger's, though the Charger's is a tad more capacious. The Charger and the average fullsize sedan compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Charger packs quite a punch and will knock the average fullsize sedan down a few rungs. On the other hand, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
The typical fullsize sedan and the Dodge Charger have about comparable tires. With their similar turning radiuses, the Dodge Charger and the typical fullsize sedan doubtless handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The average fullsize sedan's engine is considerably smaller than the Dodge Charger's. Keep in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the flip side, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. The Charger packs quite a punch compared to the average fullsize sedan as far as torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Overview
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Charger isn't quite as generous as the typical fullsize sedan's. When it comes to after-sale protection against corrosion, the typical fullsize sedan and the Dodge Charger have significantly similar coverage.

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Toyota Avalon

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Toyota Avalon to the dealership as the Dodge Charger. With respect to gas mileage, the Avalon has the Dodge beat. The Dodge Charger will tax your gas budget substantially more than the Toyota Avalon will. As far as MSRP, the Dodge doesn't cost much less than the Toyota. The Dodge Charger will cost you a bunch of money in gas every year compared to the Toyota Avalon.

Utility
The Dodge Charger's more massive trunk will accommodate more sizeable objects than the Toyota Avalon. The Dodge Charger and the Toyota Avalon can accommodate the same number of passengers. Towing is substantially more the Dodge Charger's forte than it is the Avalon's.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly have to take the Charger for a fill-up more often than the Toyota because of its tank size and gas mileage.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota offers a bit more head room than the Dodge, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The Avalon offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Dodge Charger does.

Dimensions
The Dodge Charger is markedly more ponderous than the Toyota Avalon. The Toyota Avalon's tank is approximately the same size as the Dodge Charger's, though the Dodge's is a little larger. The Avalon and the Charger compete for the same parking spaces. The Dodge Charger's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; however, the Toyota may give a more agile feel in daily traffic.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Charger packs quite a wallop and will knock the Toyota Avalon down a few rungs. On the flip side, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
The Dodge Charger's rear-wheel drive layout likely gives it better dry traction than the Toyota Avalon; however, the Toyota Avalon's front-wheel drive layout likely provides better traction in rain, snow or ice. The Dodge Charger and the Toyota Avalon have about comparable tires. With their comparable turning circles, the Toyota and the Dodge definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dodge's engine is tremendously larger than the Avalon's. Note that larger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. Torque equals pickup, and the Dodge Charger will have picked up and gone by the time the Toyota Avalon finally gets moving.

Overview
The Toyota Avalon and the Dodge Charger have the same basic after-sale protection.

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Dodge Charger vs Toyota Avalon

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Toyota Avalon to the dealership as the Dodge Charger. With respect to gas mileage, the Avalon has the Dodge beat. The Dodge Charger will tax your gas budget substantially more than the Toyota Avalon will. As far as MSRP, the Dodge doesn't cost much less than the Toyota. The Dodge Charger will cost you a bunch of money in gas every year compared to the Toyota Avalon.

Utility
The Dodge Charger's more massive trunk will accommodate more sizeable objects than the Toyota Avalon. The Dodge Charger and the Toyota Avalon can accommodate the same number of passengers. Towing is substantially more the Dodge Charger's forte than it is the Avalon's.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly have to take the Charger for a fill-up more often than the Toyota because of its tank size and gas mileage.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota offers a bit more head room than the Dodge, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The Avalon offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Dodge Charger does.

Dimensions
The Dodge Charger is markedly more ponderous than the Toyota Avalon. The Toyota Avalon's tank is approximately the same size as the Dodge Charger's, though the Dodge's is a little larger. The Avalon and the Charger compete for the same parking spaces. The Dodge Charger's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; however, the Toyota may give a more agile feel in daily traffic.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Charger packs quite a wallop and will knock the Toyota Avalon down a few rungs. On the flip side, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
The Dodge Charger's rear-wheel drive layout likely gives it better dry traction than the Toyota Avalon; however, the Toyota Avalon's front-wheel drive layout likely provides better traction in rain, snow or ice. The Dodge Charger and the Toyota Avalon have about comparable tires. With their comparable turning circles, the Toyota and the Dodge definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dodge's engine is tremendously larger than the Avalon's. Note that larger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. Torque equals pickup, and the Dodge Charger will have picked up and gone by the time the Toyota Avalon finally gets moving.

Overview
The Toyota Avalon and the Dodge Charger have the same basic after-sale protection.

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The History of the Toyota Celica

It is 1998 and the Celica is clinging to life. The MR2 and Supra have been withdrawn to Japanese shores and the Celica is on life support. The current model of the Celica hasn't been truly redesigned since 1993...an eternity when you consider the short life spans of sporty cars. Although the Celica is officially produced until 1999 many US Toyota dealers don't even see the model on their lots.
Rumors have the Celica disappearing from the Toyota lineup entirely.

Toyota decides to completely revamp the Celica and give the market what it is looking for. Aiming for the market that Honda has dominated so well for the past few years with the Civic/Integra, Toyota aims directly for the top of the line Integra GS-R. No longer building
the Celica as a sporty/luxury car, the Toyota Celica is now designed for the inexpensive performance minded market. Extreme, Young and Racy is the new target Toyota is hoping to meet with the new Celica...

Design-wise Toyota turns to its CALTY design center to find a design that appeals to the younger market. Turning outside the Japanese designers Toyota hopes depart from the conservative "safe" image that Toyota is all too well known for. Below are the Sketches
that Toyota decides to aim for.

Aiming squarely for the top of the Integra line, Toyota turns to Yamaha to produce an engine that outperforms the Honda version in every way. The Honda patent for variable valve timing (VTEC) expires and Toyota is now allowed to introduce its version variable valve timing in the form of VVTl-i (Variable Valve Timing with lift and intelligence). A technology which is superior to Honda's VTEC Toyota and Yamaha introduce this new technology in the Celica with the
2ZZ-GE engine. In a factory built engine Toyota nearly matches Honda's hand assembled, port and polished Integra Type-R, and does away clearly dominates Honda's stock output in the GS-R (160HP)...clearly an accomplishment.

The first the public sees of the new exciting Celica comes in the form of the Toyota XYR concept at the Detroit International Auto show in 1999....

With rave reviews, Toyota almost immediately begins production for a release later in the year. Aside from the huge aluminum spoiler the XYR basically becomes the new seventh generation Celica. Toyota releases the Celica in two trims worldwide...the GT with a 140HP engine with VVT-i and the GTS with a stated 180HP or 192 HP from 1.8L with VVTl-i. Europe receives the GT-S one year later.

North American GT

North American GT-S

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Dodge Ram Vs Toyota Celica (Video)

Dodge Ram or Toyota Celica? Who will win this street race?

Russian car crash Toyota Land Cruiser

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Toyota Tacoma

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Toyota Tacoma to the dealership as the average compact crew cab truck. There isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the average compact crew cab truck is somewhat more economical than the Toyota Tacoma. The typical compact crew cab truck won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Toyota Tacoma. When it comes to MSRP, the typical compact crew cab truck costs substantially less than the Tacoma.

Utility
Neither the Toyota Tacoma nor the average compact crew cab truck has a marked advantage as far as seating capacity. There's no clear winner between the Tacoma and the average compact crew cab truck with respect to transporting cargo. Towing is considerably more the typical compact crew cab truck's forte than it is the Toyota Tacoma's.

Convenience
The typical compact crew cab truck's fuel tank will need to be replenished somewhat more often than the unit in the Toyota Tacoma. You indubitably won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Toyota Tacoma than with the average compact crew cab truck, because both offer comparable mileage ranges.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Tacoma offers a bit more head room than the typical compact crew cab truck, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The typical compact crew cab truck offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Toyota Tacoma does.

Dimensions
Both the Toyota Tacoma and the typical compact crew cab truck are likely to feel a tad slow because of their high horsepower-to-weight ratio. The average compact crew cab truck's tank is roughly the same size as the Toyota Tacoma's, though the Toyota Tacoma's is a bit bigger. The Toyota Tacoma rides lower than the average compact crew cab truck, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access. The typical compact crew cab truck and the Tacoma compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
Both the Toyota Tacoma and the typical compact crew cab truck are likely to feel a tad sluggish because of their high horsepower-to-weight ratio.

Handling
The Toyota Tacoma and the average compact crew cab truck have approximately similar tires. With their similar turning circles, the Toyota Tacoma and the typical compact crew cab truck indubitably handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota Tacoma's engine is a tad smaller than the typical compact crew cab truck's, but not terribly so. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the average compact crew cab truck isn't much more powerful than the Toyota Tacoma.

Overview
Although the basic warranty that comes with the typical compact crew cab truck is slightly longer than the Tacoma's, the difference isn't too significant.

Other
The typical compact crew cab truck produces fewer smog-forming pollutants per 15,000 miles than the Toyota Tacoma.

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Dodge Dakota

Utility
The Dakota will very likely prove handier than the average compact crew cab truck for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The Dodge Dakota is likely a better choice than the average compact crew cab truck with respect to hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of equipment or sizeable beasts. The Dodge Dakota outpulls the typical compact crew cab truck by a big margin.

Performance
Both the Dodge Dakota and the typical compact crew cab truck are likely to feel somewhat sluggish because of their high horsepower-to-weight ratio.

Dimensions
The Dakota is considerably heavier than the typical compact crew cab truck. The average compact crew cab truck's tank is about the same size as the Dodge Dakota's, though the Dodge Dakota's is a tad larger. The average compact crew cab truck and the Dodge Dakota compete for the same parking spaces. The average compact crew cab truck's shorter wheelbase will give a nimbler feel in daily traffic. However, the Dodge Dakota is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Convenience
You likely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Dodge Dakota than with the typical compact crew cab truck, as both offer similar ranges. The average compact crew cab truck's fuel tank will need to be replenished a tad more often than the unit in the Dakota.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Dodge Dakota to the dealership as the average compact crew cab truck. With respect to fuel economy, the average compact crew cab truck and the Dakota don't differ much. The average compact crew cab truck won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Dodge Dakota. The Dodge Dakota consumes a lot of gas compared to the average compact crew cab truck. The average compact crew cab truck is considerably less expensive than the Dodge Dakota as far as MSRP. The average compact crew cab truck isn't much less costly than the Dodge Dakota regarding out-the-door cost.

Handling
The Dodge Dakota has quite a bit bigger tires than the typical compact crew cab truck. Remember that wider tires may improve handling, while narrower tires might provide better handling in deep snow. With their comparable turning circles, the typical compact crew cab truck and the Dodge Dakota indubitably handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dakota's engine is markedly larger than the typical compact crew cab truck's. Keep in mind that larger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. Torque equals pickup, and the Dodge Dakota will have picked up and gone by the time the average compact crew cab truck finally gets moving.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Dodge Dakota offers a bit more head room than the average compact crew cab truck, there really isn't much of a difference. The average compact crew cab truck is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Dodge Dakota.

Overview
Although the basic warranty that comes with the average compact crew cab truck is slightly longer than the Dakota's, the difference isn't too significant. In terms of after-sale protection against rust, the average compact crew cab truck and the Dodge Dakota have markedly similar coverage.

Other
The average compact crew cab truck emits fewer smog-forming pollutants per 15,000 miles than the Dakota.

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Dodge Dakota vs Toyota Tacoma

When your kids reach a certain age, they won't want to sit at the kids' table at parties. They won't want to order from the kids' menu. And before you know it, they definitely won't want to be called kids anymore.

By the same token, DaimlerChrysler's Dodge Dakota and Toyota Motor's Tacoma pickup--both of which were recently overhauled--are trying to shake off their former images as compact pickups. Both have grown so much in size that we can't call them compacts anymore.

Such is the nature of pickup development: In America--the only pickup market that really matters--we like our trucks to continue to get bigger over time, and more rugged.

Redesigned models of the Dakota and Tacoma went on sale last fall, and both are considerably bigger now. The Dakota is trying to look and feel larger-than-life. It has an optional V-8 engine--a power plant usually reserved for full-size pickups--and its aggressive looks mimic the styling of the full-size, cars-don't-get-any-more-aggressive-looking-than-this Dodge Ram pickup.

If Dodge prepared the new Dakota to look meaner, that makes sense: The Dakota is on its way to a dogfight. While pickups and truck-based automobiles such as sport utility vehicles make up one of the last arenas in which American automakers can and do compete, Japanese automakers have been slowly mounting an attack on the truck market.

The Tacoma and other Toyota trucks offer buyers pickups--the most popular vehicles in America due to their versatility--that come with the same bullet-proof reputation for reliability that consumers have come to know in passenger cars such as the Toyota Camry sedan. Add to this the fact that the entry-level Tacoma is one of the most affordable pickups available, and you can see why the Tacoma is handily outselling the Dakota in this country. In the first quarter of 2005, Toyota sold 34,000 Tacomas in the United States; Dodge sold 25,000 Dakotas.

While Dodge's Dakota tally in the first quarter of this year was an improvement over sales in the first quarter of 2004, Tacoma sales declined 8% compared with the first quarter of 2004. This is unusual. Typically, sales decline in a model's last year and increase after the arrival of the new model.

"There was a considerable ramp-up lag by the time we got all the different models in the pipeline. There are something like 18 different configurations [of the Tacoma]," said a Toyota spokesperson in a recent phone interview. In other words, Toyota is following its usual strategy with the new truck: build the volume slowly and conservatively.

While America's three best-selling vehicles are ordinarily Ford Motor's F-Series, General Motors' Chevrolet Silverado and the Ram--all American pickups--the beating the Dakota is taking at the hands of the Tacoma demonstrates that Wall Street analysts aren't being paranoid or delusional when they say the Japanese are assaulting the truck market. The Japanese are--and American automakers should be terrified. For a closer look at the situation, please follow the link below.

by Dan Lienert