2010 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (198 HP) has 78 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1441 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (193 Nm). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Land Rover | Honda |
| Model | Defender | Civic |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 198 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 11:01 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1267 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1445 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
