1992 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1992 Honda Civic. (160 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1360 kg more than 1992 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 Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Civic. (150 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Civic | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Civic | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 82 L |
