1999 Honda City vs. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda City would be higher. At 5,661 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1999 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 390 kg more than 1999 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda City. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda City has manual transmission. 1999 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda City | 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | City | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1342 cc | 5661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |
