2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 4,477 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1344 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (388 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord. 1978 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1978 Honda Accord | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Land Cruiser | Accord |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4477 cc | 1602 cc |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2280 kg | 936 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 141 L | 50 L |