1986 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (176 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1986 Honda Civic. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1600 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1986 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1986 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Honda Civic 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
Make Honda Land Rover
Model Civic Range Rover
Year Released 1986 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1590 cc 2926 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 125 HP 176 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 2000 RPM
Torque 142 Nm 390 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75.1 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 18.0:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 900 kg 2500 kg
Vehicle Length 3760 mm 4980 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 2200 mm
Wheelbase Size 2210 mm 2890 mm