2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2002 Honda Z
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Z would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2002 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 721 kg more than 2002 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Z. (60 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2002 Honda Z | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Z |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3956 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 960 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 180 L | 35 L |
