2002 Honda Acty 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 Acty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Acty 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 1360 kg more than 2002 Honda Acty.

Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Acty. 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) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Acty. (139 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Acty. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Acty has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Acty 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 Acty 2008 Land Rover Discovery
Make Honda Land Rover
Model Acty Discovery
Year Released 2002 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 660 cc 2495 cc
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 127 HP 0 HP
Torque 139 Nm 300 Nm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 840 kg 2200 kg
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 93 L


 

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