2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V 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 2,982 cc (4 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 453 kg more than 2008 Honda CR-V.
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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V. 2008 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda CR-V | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | CR-V | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2982 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1562 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.7 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 87 L |
