2004 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1593 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (156 Nm). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2007 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Civic | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1111 kg | 2704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 86 L |
