2008 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (164 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 602 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Land Cruiser | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1313 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 50 L |