1996 Honda Ballade vs. 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1996 Honda Ballade is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1996 Honda Ballade. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Ballade.
Because 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Ballade. 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Ballade. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Ballade | 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Ballade | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
