1999 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Civic (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1868 kg more than 1999 Honda Civic.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Civic | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Civic | Defender |
Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1000 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 360 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |