1981 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1981 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1225 kg more than 1981 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Civic | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1333 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 90 L |
