1989 Honda Accord vs. 2003 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 880 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 2003 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2003 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, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord. 2003 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Accord | 2003 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Accord | Discovery |
Year Released | 1989 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1955 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |