2008 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1395 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2004 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, 2004 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
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 | 202 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 2520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 96 L |