1986 Honda Civic vs. 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Civic | 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
