2002 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (391 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1786 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (560 Nm) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Civic | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Civic | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 4197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 88 L |
