1979 Honda Prelude vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,494 cc, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1310 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Prelude | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Prelude | Discovery |
Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 2494 cc |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 93 L |