1995 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 17 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1400 kg more than 1995 Honda Accord.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender 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, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Accord. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Accord | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Accord | Defender |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
