2007 Honda Civic vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 48 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, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 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 420 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Civic | 109 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2286 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |