2005 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
