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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. 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.
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 (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 275 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 | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |
