1994 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 745 kg more than 1994 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Civic | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Civic | Defender |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2495 cc |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1870 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 93 L |
