1972 Land Rover Serie III vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Land Rover Serie III is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Land Rover Serie III weights approximately 151 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic.
Because 1972 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, 1972 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 1972 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1972 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:
1972 Land Rover Serie III | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Land Rover | Honda |
Model | Serie III | Civic |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 99 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1460 mm |