2005 Honda Civic vs. 1970 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,284 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (100 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 404 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II 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, 1970 Land Rover Serie II 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, 1970 Land Rover Serie II (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 1970 Land Rover Serie II | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Civic | Serie II |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 2284 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1500 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2780 mm |
