2004 Honda FR-V vs. 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Honda FR-V is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda FR-V (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 198 kg more than 2004 Honda FR-V.
Because 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda FR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 2004 Honda FR-V (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda FR-V | 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | FR-V | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2320 mm |
