1998 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (164 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 640 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Accord | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1849 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2460 mm |