1997 Honda CRX vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda CRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda CRX would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1997 Honda CRX. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda CRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1390 kg more than 1997 Honda CRX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Honda CRX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda CRX. (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda CRX. 2006 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda CRX has manual transmission. 1997 Honda CRX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda CRX | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | CRX | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 86 L |
