2009 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (301 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1240 kg more than 2010 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 Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Land Rover | Honda |
| Model | Range Rover | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2486 kg | 1246 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |
