1987 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 20 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1987 Honda Civic. (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Civic. (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Civic. 2007 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 1987 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1987 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Civic | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Civic | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 100.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2890 mm |
