2008 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1428 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Civic | Defender |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2402 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
