2002 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1260 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1344 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 2316 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 96 L |