1980 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1980 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1291 kg more than 1980 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Honda Civic | 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Civic | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1335 cc | 4392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 2076 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 88 L |