2009 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (176 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1132 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 2008 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Range Rover (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Civic | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 2500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |