1975 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (175 HP) has 122 more horse power than 1975 Honda Civic. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1765 kg more than 1975 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (240 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Civic. (80 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Honda Civic | 2004 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Civic | Freelander |
Year Released | 1975 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1169 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 175 HP |
Torque | 80 Nm | 240 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 2440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2570 mm |