1998 Honda Civic vs. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Honda Civic is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 490 kg more than 1998 Honda Civic.
Because 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Civic | 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 2445 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2320 mm |
