1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Accord (182 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 516 kg more than 2013 Honda Accord.
Because 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Rover 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, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Accord. (247 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery | 2013 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Rover | Honda |
| Model | Land Rover Discovery | Accord |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 11.0 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2012 kg | 1496 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2775 mm |
