1985 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 256 kg more than 2012 Honda Accord.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 2012 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2012 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Honda Accord | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Land Cruiser | Accord |
Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3431 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2799 mm |