2009 Honda Accord vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 817 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1946 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |