2009 Honda Civic vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 707 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3955 cc |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |
