1998 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover (188 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 788 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Range Rover (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (186 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord. 1998 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1996 Land Rover Range Rover has manual transmission. 1996 Land Rover Range Rover will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Accord | 1996 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Accord | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |