1999 Honda Civic vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1999 Honda Civic is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Civic (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1999 Honda Civic.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 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, 1961 Land Rover A 109 (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Land Rover A 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Civic | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Civic | A 109 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1961 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2780 mm |