1989 Honda Accord vs. 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, both 1989 Honda Accord and 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Because 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Honda Accord 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Honda Toyota
Model Accord Land Cruiser
Year Released 1989 1989
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1955 cc 3431 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 120 HP 97 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 165 Nm 226 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.7 mm 102.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91 mm 105 mm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1700 mm


 

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