2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 3,191 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2013 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1416 kg more than 2013 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 2013 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 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2013 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Land Rover | Honda |
| Model | Freelander | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3191 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 12.7 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1292 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
