2005 Honda Civic vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 549 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 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, 1959 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (151 Nm). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Civic | 109 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1685 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
