1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 487 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, both vehicles can yield 340 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Land Rover | Honda |
| Model | Discovery | Accord |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1533 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |
