1998 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 11 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 3,191 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1393 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 2009 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord. 2009 Land Rover Freelander 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. 2009 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 2009 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Accord | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3191 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| 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 | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
