1982 Honda Prelude vs. 2001 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1982 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1982 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Prelude | 2001 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Prelude | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2550 mm |
