1996 Honda Step Wagon vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Step Wagon 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 750 kg more than 1996 Honda Step Wagon.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Step Wagon | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Step Wagon | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1972 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2550 mm |
