1996 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (218 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1260 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Civic | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1890 mm |