1996 Honda Today vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Today would be higher. At 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 904 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Honda Today 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Honda Toyota
Model Today Land Cruiser
Year Released 1996 2005
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 656 cc 2995 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 47 HP 129 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 57 Nm 328 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 710 kg 1614 kg


 

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