2004 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,498 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 134 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Civic | Defender |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 152 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |