2000 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,553 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 925 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 2003 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Civic | Discovery |
Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1491 cc | 4553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2550 mm |