2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,995 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (194 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda CR-V. 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 (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V. 2007 Honda CR-V 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. 2007 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda CR-V | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | CR-V | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 2995 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 90 L |
