1976 Honda Civic vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1976 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1976 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1525 kg more than 1976 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Honda Civic 1999 Land Rover Discovery
Make Honda Land Rover
Model Civic Discovery
Year Released 1976 1999
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1169 cc 2495 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 53 HP 135 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 79 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 1950 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 675 kg 2200 kg
Vehicle Length 3570 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 2210 mm 2550 mm


 

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