1998 Honda Today vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Today would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (241 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1325 kg more than 1998 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Today | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
