1987 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1987 Honda Civic. (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1987 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Civic. (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Civic | 1998 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Civic | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2750 mm |
