2001 Honda Prelude vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1277 kg more than 2001 Honda Prelude.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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 Defender (301 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Prelude. (212 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Prelude | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Prelude | Defender |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 212 Nm | 301 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 89 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 93 L |