2008 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (268 HP) has 145 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (123 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 530 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
Because 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 2008 Honda Accord (337 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2008 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 123 HP |
| Torque | 337 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
