1993 Honda Civic Del Sol vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (306 HP) has 204 more horse power than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. (102 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 958 kg more than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Range Rover 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 Range Rover (441 Nm) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. (133 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Civic Del Sol | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 306 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2890 mm |
