1997 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP) has 208 more horse power than 1997 Honda Civic. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1487 kg more than 1997 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (441 Nm) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Civic. (110 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Civic | 2004 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Civic | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 282 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 2442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2890 mm |
