2008 Honda Civic vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (166 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 770 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (156 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 1999 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Civic | Discovery |
Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 3950 cc |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2550 mm |