1960 Land Rover 88 vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (271 HP) has 204 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 87 kg more than 1960 Land Rover 88. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 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, 2012 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88. 2012 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1960 Land Rover 88 has manual transmission. 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Land Rover 88 | 2012 Honda Accord | |
Make | Land Rover | Honda |
Model | 88 | Accord |
Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 271 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1547 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2741 mm |