2002 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 10 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 929 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Accord | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1788 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2743 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 88 L |