2006 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 848 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Civic | Discovery |
Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2550 mm |