2000 Honda Z vs. 2012 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Z would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2000 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 815 kg more than 2000 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Z. 2012 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda Z has manual transmission. 2000 Honda Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Z | 2012 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Z | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |
