1992 Honda Prelude vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1992 Honda Prelude. (158 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 790 kg more than 1992 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Prelude. (209 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Prelude | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Prelude | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2257 cc | 4556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 93 L |
