2002 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 6 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 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 790 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
Because 2008 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, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord. 2008 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. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Accord | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 93 L |
