2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1263 kg more than 1979 Honda Civic.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic. 1979 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 1979 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Land Rover | Honda |
| Model | Defender | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1335 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 795 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |
