1994 Honda Civic vs. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1994 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,430 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Civic (111 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Honda Civic. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Civic | 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3430 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
