1985 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Accord (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 905 kg more than 1985 Honda Accord.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Accord. (165 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Accord | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Accord | Defender |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
