1995 Honda Argento Viva 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 Argento Viva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Argento Viva would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 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 1464 kg more than 1995 Honda Argento Viva.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Honda Argento Viva. 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 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Argento Viva. (237 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Argento Viva. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1995 Honda Argento Viva has manual transmission. 1995 Honda Argento Viva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Argento Viva | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Argento Viva | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 2704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 86 L |
