1971 Land Rover Serie III vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Land Rover Serie III is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie III weights approximately 188 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie III 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. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1971 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1971 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Land Rover Serie III | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Land Rover | Honda |
Model | Serie III | Civic |
Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 140 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1216 kg |