1998 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover 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 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (391 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1317 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 2008 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, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Accord | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 88 L |
