2008 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1324 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 4164 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 218 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
