1998 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 735 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (265 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord. 1998 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Accord | Discovery |
Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2494 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 265 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 93 L |