1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 543 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Accord. 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, 2010 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. 2010 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1996 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1996 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Honda Accord | |
Make | Land Rover | Honda |
Model | Discovery | Accord |
Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3944 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1547 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2741 mm |