1996 Honda Legend vs. 2002 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 350 kg more than 1996 Honda Legend.
Because 2002 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Legend | 2002 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Legend | Discovery |
Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3472 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2550 mm |