1977 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 31 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1977 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 880 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 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Honda Accord | 2008 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Accord | Freelander |
Year Released | 1977 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |