1998 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 12 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 3,190 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1021 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 2010 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, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (265 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Accord | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 3190 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
