1987 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 22 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 2,718 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1987 Honda Civic. (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1808 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 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Civic. (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Civic | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Civic | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2890 mm |
