2002 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (152 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1007 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord. 2006 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Accord | Discovery |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 2082 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 86 L |