2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1868 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Land Rover | Honda |
| Model | Freelander | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 42 L |
