1988 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1988 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 815 kg more than 1988 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR2 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, 2010 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Accord. (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Accord. 2010 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1988 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Accord | 2010 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Accord | LR2 |
Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1955 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4498 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1908 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2659 mm |