1988 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1980 Honda Accord
To start off, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1980 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Accord.
Because 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1980 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Accord |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3429 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
