1996 Honda CRX vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 1996 Honda CRX and 1996 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1996 Honda CRX. (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda CRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1996 Honda CRX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda CRX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda CRX. (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda CRX | 1996 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | CRX | Discovery |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2550 mm |