2002 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (240 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1039 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 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 (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (287 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 96 L |
