2009 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 5 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 2,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (198 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 28 kg more than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 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, 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 (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 87 L |
