2005 Honda CR-V vs. 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Honda CR-V is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 150 kg more than 2005 Honda CR-V.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Honda CR-V (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda CR-V | 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | CR-V | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | 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 | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2320 mm |
