1992 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 15 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1992 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1416 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 2007 Land Rover LR3 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, 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 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Civic. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Civic. 2007 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 1992 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1992 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:
1992 Honda Civic | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Civic | LR3 |
Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 4394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2466 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 86 L |