2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (175 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 383 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Freelander | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Land Rover | Honda |
Model | Freelander | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1177 kg |