1989 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 16 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 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 986 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 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Accord | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Accord | Defender |
Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1955 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1131 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 93 L |