1973 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1973 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1840 kg more than 1973 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda Civic | 2003 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Civic | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1168 cc | 4396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 2515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2890 mm |
