1999 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 13 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1999 Honda Civic. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1708 kg more than 1999 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic. 2012 Land Rover LR4 has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Civic | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Civic | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2885 mm |
