2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,178 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 975 kg more than 1979 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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 Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic. 1979 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 1979 Honda Civic | |
Make | Land Rover | Honda |
Model | Freelander | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2178 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |