1988 Honda Civic vs. 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Civic (114 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 650 kg more than 1988 Honda Civic.

Because 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Honda Civic 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Honda Toyota
Model Civic Land Cruiser
Year Released 1988 1992
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1590 cc 2366 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 114 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 144 Nm 187 Nm
Torque RPM 5300 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 77.4 mm 86 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1000 kg 1650 kg
Vehicle Length 4240 mm 4070 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1920 mm


 

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