2001 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (283 HP) has 86 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (197 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1200 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (441 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (196 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Civic | 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Civic | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 283 HP |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |
