2002 Honda Inspire vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Inspire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Inspire would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda Inspire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Inspire (252 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Inspire should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Inspire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2002 Honda Inspire (401 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Inspire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Inspire | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Inspire | Defender |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 75 L |
