2009 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1997 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1997 Honda CR-V. (128 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda CR-V weights approximately 170 kg more than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Honda CR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm). This means 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda CR-V. 1997 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1997 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Land Cruiser | CR-V |
Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 128 HP |
Torque | 343 Nm | 180 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.2:1 | 8.8 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2620 mm |