1995 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 800 kg more than 1995 Honda Accord.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Accord. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Accord | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Accord | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2495 cc |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 93 L |
