1993 Honda Civic Del Sol vs. 2009 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (227 HP) has 125 more horse power than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. (102 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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 LR2 (234 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. (133 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. 2009 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol has manual transmission. 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol | 2009 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Civic Del Sol | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 227 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
