1989 Honda Accord vs. 1989 Rover Range Rover

To start off, both 1989 Honda Accord and 1989 Rover Range Rover were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Rover Range Rover (185 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover Range Rover weights approximately 687 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1989 Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Rover Range Rover 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, 1989 Rover Range Rover (319 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Honda Accord 1989 Rover Range Rover
Make Honda Rover
Model Accord Range Rover
Year Released 1989 1989
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2156 cc 3947 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 150 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 198 Nm 319 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 2600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 9.4:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1299 kg 1986 kg
Vehicle Length 4690 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1810 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 82 L


 

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