2002 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 10 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (157 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1284 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 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2012 Land Rover LR4 has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Civic | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Civic | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1264 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 86 L |
