2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1219 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (360 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (193 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Land Rover | Honda |
Model | Discovery | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 193 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2486 kg | 1267 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1445 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |