2004 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 4 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 2,178 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 500 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2008 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Civic | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2178 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
