1977 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Accord would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP) has 138 more horse power than 1977 Honda Accord. (79 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1977 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Accord. (126 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Honda Accord | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Accord | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 93 L |
