2000 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 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 2,495 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 932 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Civic | Defender |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2495 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
