2007 Honda Civic vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 840 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
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, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |
