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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 989 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (298 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (151 Nm). 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 | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1685 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 298 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 95 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 2140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |