2009 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 897 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (128 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 1996 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Civic | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2550 mm |
